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CONNORS CORNER By Chuck Connors BELMONT PARK, Elmont, L. I., N. Y., May 26. The Paddock gang, many of whom witnessed the Paddock parade for the Coaching Club American Oaks, previous to the running of that filly race, voiced their opinion of the different starters and the general consensus was that with the exception of Real Delight the others were not so much. A canvas of the opinions of some of the J leading trainers and owners revealed the same thought. Max Hirsch was not backward in expressing his opinion. He bluntly remarked that they were a common bunch and not a real champion in the lot "and that goes for mine, too" he concluded. His opinion was also shared by George Odom and James Cox Brady. Real Delight was at all times the dominating factor in the race and stamped herself as the reigning queen of the present crop. Real Delight is a victim of spring halt, which is a nervous condition causing involuntary elevation of the hind legs. However, when she turns it on, this affliction is no detriment to her running qualities. AAA With the fillies taking their bows as they walked off the stage until the Aqueduct meeting, the boys turned their attention to the Suburban. This event is down for decision on Decoration Day. The field promises to be a good one and no doubt will attract the biggest crowd of the season, weather permitting. The Suburban from its inception outglamored the Belmont and other stakes, for back in the Gay Nineties and around, the turn of the century the boys had a future book to play around witii, and they took full advantage of the occasion. The weights then were released in January and not as today one week before the running. With Spartan Valor out of the race, the top candidates appear to be Battlefield and Alerted. You take it: from there. AAA Trainer Ben Jones shipped Real Delight and the others owned by the Calumet Farm to Arlington Park. He later departed for that city burdened down with a hefty check representing the loot from the Coaching Club Amer ican Oaks. . .The Charfran Stables rooting section, composed of Charles Cohen, Bill Hasting, Roger McDermott and Bob Oddm returned from Garden State Park where their pride L if Cfliii. 1 PaddockGangsCCAOaks Comment Stage Is Now Set for Suburban Battlefield Training at Farm Track Absorbs Heavy Rainfall and joy, Crafty Admiral, finished in second place in the Healey Handicap. The colt was returned to his Belmont Park headquarters today.. . .C. V. Whitneys -Mameluke, was another returnee from the Garden State center to the C. V. Whitney menage. . .Hal Stevens, of the catering clan, deserted his beloved Brooklyn for the afternoon and made his first appearance in 15 years. The reason the Dodgers are on the road. . .Sir Ashley Sparks, the shipping man, deserted the maritime scene for the busier panorama of Belmont Park... Z. H. Wacker, of Chicago, was on hand for the week-end and plans to remain over for several days ...Ann Collins, whose forte is painting pictures of thoroughbreds, came out despite the rain and general gloomy weather ...Spencer Drayton, of the TRPB, gave the crowd the bnce-overt and appeared satisfied Eddie Hodgson the old trainer, who turned clocker for this paper, celebrated his natal day on Saturday. How old is he, well, how old is Ann? J AAA Walter M. Jeffords reported that 14 yearlings are at the farm and will be given their preliminary racing education come September, . .Marylands Leslie Kiefer, who retired from the racing scene a decade of so back, was a week-end visitor. The trip was his first of the season... James Cox Brady reported that he will be represented by a, dozen or so horses during the Monmouth Park meeting. . Mr. and Mrs. Sam Di Giorgio, Hialeah regulars, were on hand for the big week-end. . Trainer Bert Mul-holland reported that George D. Wideners Battlefield is undergoing training at the Erdenheim farm of his owner under Jack Creevy and will be shipped here in ample time lor his Suburban engagement. . .Cecil B. De Mille, of the Hollywood scene, was on hand for the running of the days program... Jake Swirbul, of the N. Y. State Racing Commission, forgot about building a few airplanes for the afternoon. . .John R. FioRita, of the turf and field, came out to say hello. . .Chester Vale, the art con-noiseur, forgot all about the old masters as he studied the past performances of the thoroughbreds. AAA Spencer Eddy, the Saratogian, came down from the upstate resort for a look-see 1 ft ... C a ill .fKjW. x a J and a refresher course for the upstate meeting. . .The members in good standing of "Free Loaders Unlimited" returned from their trek to Delaware Park. The hoys required no medical assistance for they felt no pain, upon their arrival. . .Jack Swersey, the candy man, was a sorely disappointed man when they took down the number of the first winner on Saturday.-. .Jockey Ted Atkinson has decided to let the grass grow on one side of his Westbury, L. I. home. The reason well, the boys in the jockeys room share in the secret, which is not a pleasant one to the Atkinson family. . .The weather bureau reported that 1.3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. Belmont Park absorbed the downpour in good fashion. . . When they were advised that it was raining in Toronto Saturday, Frank Hackett and Neil Boyle canceled their trip to witness the running of the Queens Plate at the Woodbine track, much to the disgust of the man who dug up the airplane tickets . . . The Hampton Stables Alerted, winner of the Garden State week-end fixture, was returned to Belmont Park, this morning. He is scheduled to start in the Suburban on Decoration Day.
