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Announce Suspensions In Stimulation Case Trainers Leonard, Glenn Wilson Hit in Sportsmans Park Ruling SPORTSMANS PARK, Cicero, 111., May 10. — Leonard J. Wilson, trainer for the Oscar J. Breault stable, and his brother, Glenn L. Wilson, who serves as his assistant, have been suspended by the stewards and heir case referred to the Illinois Racing Board after a chemical analysis revealed the presence of caffeine, a stimulant, in the saliva of the gelding, Good Story. The latter was the winner of the final race on Saturdays program at this track. The five-year-old was second choice in the wagering, led through the mile and one-sixteenth and won by a length. Following is the official suspension, as announced by William A. Hamilton, steward representing the Illinois Racing Board : "On the report of the chemist representing the Illinois Racing Board, the saliva test of the horse, Good Story, winner of the eighth race on May 7, 1949, dislosed the presence of caffeine, a stimulant. Pursuant to Section 235 of the Rules of Racing of the Illinois Board, trainers Leonard J. Wilson and Glenn L. Wilson are suspended with all horses owned or trained by them and their case is referred to the Illinois Racing Board for further action. "The purse won by Good Story is hereby forfeited and shall be redistributed as follows: Kaslick, first; Scotland Yard, sec-and; Mescara, third, and Born to Win, fourth. The better on the race Is in no way affected." Wilson is a well-known figure in Illinois turf circles. He has held numerous Jobs for prominent stables and only recently did he take over as conditioner for Breault, whose horses were acquired after the death of his father, who raced under the nome de course of the Brolitye Farm. Wilson had previously been involved in a stimulation case. On May 13, 1944, at this track he was suspended for the balance of the meeting and his case referred to the board when a positive reaction was found in the saliva of the horse, Five A. M. The suspension was later approved and sustained by the board and Wilson was indefinitely suspended. The board restored Wilson to good stand- ing on May 28, 1946, and he was granted a trainers license. A preliminary hearing was held this morning in the stewards office. Joseph P. Broderick. newly appointed secretary of the board, today stated that a date will be set in the near future for an official hearing on the case at the downtown offices of the board.
