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Lj.j.,,, VJ a, ■■■_■ -■ "■■.II..M JUDGES STAND by charles hatton ARLINGTON PARK, Arlington Heights, HI., June 28.— Ben Lind-heimer is highly gratified over public response to the early days of his stakes-spangled meet here at Arlington Heights, and these dates usually are marked by the smallest crowds and play. The turnstile count tends to to show show the the popularity popularity of of the the new new to to show show the the popularity popularity of of the the new new policy of reduced admissions and no "Annie Oakleys." The general admission is , clubhouse .50, including all taxes. This is the same price patrons paid last year with the passes, so that in effect everyone has a pass. Golden Gate Fields officials, incidentally, have written to Arlington for details of the new admissions policy, which suggests that it may be adopted there. Chicagoans will see another of the series of opulent filly-and-mare features this Saturday, when the 0,000 Modesty Handicap is renewed at six furlongs. Aris Mona, Asphalt, Baby Comet, Jennie Lee, Miss Highbrow, Ruth Lily and Shawnee Squaw are among the probables. No bad fillies have won this stake. And the winner in 1950 was no less a performer than Myrtle Charm. The Modesty is the final stake for three-year-olds and upward of this sex before the decision of the 0,000 Arlington Matron Handicap of one mile on July 14, and it may produce one of the favorites for that feature. Lithe turned back eastern invaders in the two latest Matrons, hanging out a lively 1:34% last year, and she may attempt to retire the trophy this season. AAA The Arlington Classic now is about three weeks ahead on July 21, and Sylvester Veitch remarks, "Thats a long time in the life of a horse in training," but there is an interesting possibility that several of the best three-year-olds in the East will come here to meet Roughn Tumble. It is on Counterpoints itinerary, and "Doc" Colando wants to start Uncle Miltie, who has missed some rich stakes. George Wideners stalwart Battlefield cannot be dismissed in safety, and t!ount Turf is said to have been barefooted for a time before the Belmont. Oleg Dubassoff told us recently that Out Point, with whom he won the New Arlington Admission Policy Popular Uncle Miltie Among Prospects for Classic The Pimpernel Flashy, Bred for Distance Steeplechasing Caught in Vicious Circle Yankee Handicap for Lazy F Ranch, is an eligible for the Classic, and he hopes the Shut Out colt will continue to progress. Nobody rates Battlefield the best of the three-year-olds, but he is compiling quite an impressive record over his entire career. He has not been unplaced in 19 starts through the Belmont Stakes. You wouldnt think a colt who scintillated in three-furlong dashes could win the Futurity Stakes, and then be second going a mile and a half in the Belmont. The Shevlin this Saturday and the Leonard Richards and Dwyer Stakes will go far toward determining what colts will earn a trip to Arlington. The Classic seems assured the best of them. A A Arlington has never failed to develop a few really top draw two-year-olds and it will be surprising if this summer is an exception, though nothing very exciting has been shown thus far. The Hyde Park Stakes this Saturday and the Primer Stakes and Arlington Futurity may produce a rival for the Easts Jet Master and The Pimpernel. Neither of these is in the local Futurity. This tourist has known The Pimpernel, who was bred by Abe Hewitt and reared by Lou Doherty, ever since he was a day old and he always has been an outstanding individual, except for a curious depression in the wall of one hoof. William Goadby Loew chose an apt name for him, as he has a dark red chestnut color. Perhaps you know the scarlet pimpernel is a colorful species of primrose. The Pimpernel and Cigar Maid have attracted so much attention to Pavot that Walter Jeffords tells us he has many requests for seasons to the stallion. Of course, this can be awkward in a way, for its impossible to accommodate everyone and still conserve a popular stallion. The Pimpernel is out of a Challenger n. mare called Chalara, and the next dam was the Selima Stakes winner, Khara, who was the dam also of Savage Beauty. Chalara now is owned by Tink Veale and Sam Costello and has a filly foal by Phalanx. The Pimpernel has a burst of speed but could continue to be a good colt when the distances increase, as there is a good deal of strength in his pedigree. A A Steeplechasing in America now finds itself in a vicious little circle. There is a paucity of material for these races, but if the number of hedge events is reduced, owners will be less inclined to develop more chase talent. New York, Maryland and Delaware are generously trying to help, and it is nice to be able to report that a number of green jumpers now are undergoing the long schooling process. Monmouth may eventualy have chases, and Arlington this Friday offers the first in about 20 years. Some of the New York regulars find chases such a paralyzing bore they cant play them, but they help swell Delaware crowds. Usually it requires about a year to make a hedge horse. And the notion that hurdle racing would prove a short cut appears to have evaporated. Delaware might have assured larger fields in two of its chase stakes by transferring them from the Indian River course, which has the higher jumps, to the smaller course, as horsemen petitioned in the spring. However, the club takes the position that form over the hazards should be developed, like stamina in racing on the flat. Old Elk-ridge is not the fastest jumper, but he can sail over the highest fences like vaulter Cornelius Warmerdam, and many expect-he will win the Indian River again this summer, for the sixth time. AAA Turf ana: Ben Lindheimer has recovered from a slight cold and again is going racing at Arlington ... Battle Morn is reported to have been turned out. . Pin tor, who recently ran down Jet Master, is said to stand at least 17 hands, amazes many horsemen by exhibiting such precocity. . .Louie Haggins splendid prospect, Calicut, who won at Keeneland, is in both the Arlington and Washington Futurities . . Ken Church, who has a large following here, is expected to resume riding in a few days, after having dislocated a shoulder last week.
