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Horses to Watch Horses who impressed Daily-Racing Form representatives as being ready to win: SPORTSMANS PARK GRAND JUROR — This one might want a mile and a sixteenth for best. Slow beginner but fast finisher. VITAL SUN — Had speed in first start here, and although unplaced, figures to improve in next. MISS MARTY — Drew some play last time out and faded after reaching contention. Could be worth another try. JUNIOR WOLF— Might be looking for a distance. Finished fast in last, which was at seven furlongs. COPETE — Won recent race as if capable of beating better. Seems in fine form at present. ADAPTATION — Closed a big gap in last start and might do in long race. . Has been training well. MI AMANTE— All over track other day when she finished second to Judy Rounders. Looks like a winner soon. GRASS FIRE — Carried wide on first turn in recent race. Is in good hands and seems fit. RED SAM — Usually turns in a fair effort and should win a race before the meeting ends. ALS BOURBON — Wants about a mile and a sixteenth or more for best. Seven furlongs in recent race was too short. KELLYS MISTAKE — Ran a good race here last Thursday coming from some distance out of it to be third . Is in live stable. QUEEN IRISH — Has been going along fairly well in sprint claiming ranks and could last it out soon. SEVENTH SUN— Went fairly well in first outing over this track and has a chance to improve. CHURCHILL DOWNS SMACKOVER — Kentucky Derby nominee is working well and recently stepped four furlongs in :48%, handily. LARRIEWEIL — Training smartly for his Bashford Manor Stakes engagement and worked three furlongs over sloppy track in :365. MIMI MINE! — Quick three -year -old filly comes from good barn. She breezed half mile over off footing in :49. HORSE FLY — Useful plater can hadle any • type track and displayed high speed in his only local outing. NOT JOE — Monarch Stable plater belongs with ordinary company and his race behind Hoop Gano was impressive. LIMEKILN — M aiden two-year-old was trifle short in recent local start and seems due for early graduation. DARKIE — McAtee plater can handle muddy or dry track and always gives a good effort when matched with ,000 class rivals. TENACIOUS ACE— Wilson Stable juvenile had bad racing luck in only Downs outing and is capable of trimming same class field. JACK TAR — Gurnee three-year-old gave good performance at seven furlongs and will improve off that effort. ARPEGE — Buhl Stable mare gave good account of herself against ,000 class platers and she should soon visit winners circle. UNCLE PETE — Fast two -year -old comes from well-trained stable ami just missed against Third Ward here last week. WILDCAT SAM — Well-conformed three-year-old is eligible to good spot in an overnight event and morning trials are on quick side. JAMAICA DICTAR — Disappointed last time when carried wide entering the stretch. Should atone for that setback at next meeting. JUSTA BREAK — Two-year-old maiden showed promise in last start and appears ready to graduate in near future. ONCE IN LOVE — This plater has been knocking at the door of victory. Is capable of besting ,500 distance runners. FULL FLIGHT — Closed resolutely after encountering repeated interference in the Youthful Stakes. Tab for future success. BELFASTER — Lost, considerable ground throughout in start behind Lotus Eater. BetteF racing luck is all required. QUICK LUNCH — The manner in which Wheatley Stable colt trounced his rivals last time suggests additional victories in the future. LARKS WAR — Made up considerable ground during stretch run of recent six-furlong engagement and probably would favor a longer distance. PENNFLEUR — Defeated narrow margin by Triplane after displaying high early-speed. May have needed that one to attain peak condition. BOGIE MAN — Appeared a trifle short last time and should improve with additional racing. HIYA-SAILOR — Slight drop in classification is all required to assure victory for this middle-distance performer. GRAN CHACO — Comes from smartly-trained unit, which sends its charges postward fit and ready. Morning trials have been impressive. TERREBONNE— Had the misfortune of running up on opponents heels when starting stretch bid last time. The mishap may have cost the victory. BOOTS — Three-year-old maiden filly dis- ► played stretch-running ability behind My Truly Fair. Initial set of brackets should come soon. FIFE AND DRUM— Has been training cleverly as evidenced by recent five-furlong trial in 1:01 handily from the gate. PIMLICO LATE MODEL— Shifty filly appeared to have tired a bit in recent debut and should improve sufficiently to earn brackets. LIFE POLICY — Closed ground after being sluggish early and should graduate in near future. UNCLE EV— Bolted to the outside fence after .having established a commanding lead in early stages of last. Change to Pimlico may help. MULLY S. — Raced evenly against top sprinters in seasonal bow and a mile and a sixteenth will suit him better. FRESH BREEZE— Closed a world of ground at seven furlongs last out and should handle ,500 claimers when stretched out a bit. LORILIA — Has been second and first in only two starts and shapes up as a useful filly. JACK THE GREAT — Raced but once this sparing and appeared in need of the effort. Prefers the Pimlico track. EUTAW — Trainer Johnny Forbes has prepped this one well and should make an early entry. PUPPET — Veteran sprinter continues to train well over the Pimlico course and needs only suitable spot. BEATS — Cheap sprinter has several good morning moves and may win at good odds. ROWDY — Foreign-bred has trained well since arriving from Florida and could surprise. SLY LAWYER — Deverne Emery has prepped this maiden well and should find a suitable spot. SUFFOLK DOWNS WILD JIMBO — Timid Handling may have cost this juvenile a purse in his last outing. Rates another chance. CAT ■DWELL — In his present condition, this hard-hitting sprinter should continue his winning skein. BARSTOW— Apparently disliked the "off" track in last. A fast oval will enhance his chances. DELONG NIGHT — Overcame outside post position to figure in contention in his last. When sent back at more favorable position, should earn graduation. GOOD SHOT — Won like a good sophomore. Now that the English-bred colt has become acclimated, he will prove tough to beat. DOUBLEHEADER II. — Has been showing steady progress in his trials to suggest an early visit to the winners circle. ISLE OF PEACE — Worked a handy mile on an "off" track, which is good enough to warrant consideration. ALL BOOTS — Has been 1 : 14 from the gate and needs only astute placing to start with a victory. DELIVERY BOY — A highly regarded sophomore that has impressed local dockers. PEACH BUD — Is doing all asked of him during early morning hours. SUN RUSHER — Has been showing steady improvement in his trials to attract local attention. LADY CHEER — Her recent morning moves have been good enough to rate her a good chance of taking down a purse. GARDEN STATE PARK PRINCE REGENT — Sophomore displayed excellent speed in his 53 debut. Needed the effort as a tightener and should go all the way next time. SANDTOP — Highly regarded three-year-old could not untrack himself at his first local start, but improvement can be expected. STOP AND LOOK — Seems to be returning to top form. Ready for either a sprint or a distance of ground. ERRARD LEA — His surprisingly good showing of speed on opening day could be repeated. Not much class, but the right placing c«xld find him in front. HELFAST — Juvenile is reported to be a shifty runner. Attempted to bolt his first out, but needs only a little education. LUCKY LICK — A slight drop in company and a more energetic ride will probably bring winning results. BASES LOADED — Is in good form and he will be a tough fellow to beat going with ,000 claiming company. WAR PHAR— Went in the air at the break of the Camden Handicap, but still turned in a good race. Should take an allowance test before long. TOP COMMAND — Ran into a blind switch and then sulked when beaten off in his first outing here. Might surprise with better racing luck. OCCUPANCY — Classy mare lacked racing room after a slow beginning here last week. Should find the right spot soon. BALLYNEETY — Sprint effort here can be disregarded. Improvement will come vhen entered at a distance of ground. FORT MIAMI GALA BLENHEIM— This gelding needs only to pass the entry box at a route I i distance to be a threat for brackets. Has shown a fondness for the local track. CROWS NEST II.— Best distance fdr this Coastal Traffic colt was not his last race. Could make amends if stretched out soon. MOON BOY— Was the victim of a weak ride in his last outing while running true. Deserves another chance with a stronger boy. CHARLIE K. — A two-year-old who should follow his stablemate, Green Gal, out of the maiden ranks very soon. LUREAL H. — Another youngster that needs education at the barrier before showing to best form. Can fly with the best in morning moves. MISS CURLING— Recent move in 1:04 shows that this filly is approaching top condition. Has not been seen in the entries yet but will bear watching. ROCKET MARIE — Sped three-eighths from the gate recently in :37 to the satisfaction of connections. Could score at first asking. HONEST ISAM — Can stand a rise in company and still be successful. Was much the best in recent success. NOSTRILIA — Keep an eye on this mare. She could make the vigilance rewarding in the near future. REDEAL — Last effort was not the best that this daughter of Equistone is capable of. Worthwhile tab. BARTER WISE — Soft track performer who has not had his track this season. Form could be reversed in wet under-footing. ASCOT PARK POWDER PASS— Closed well in most recent effort. May prove the winner against a cheap field going a distance of ground. ! ZEPHYRETTE — Was in close quarters throughout her last race and should run far better in next outing. BLITZ -DART— Showed some improvement here on Thursday and connections think this one may fair well next time out over a distance of ground against ,000 platers. PATSY BRAND — Had good speed in her most recent effort and should take a race in the near future. COURAGE ROAD — Closed in whirlwind style in latest race and this seven-year-old son of Sir Lancelot could take it all in a race at a mile and one-sixteenth or longer. SANA PANA — Was boxed in here recently and is expected to improve in her next engagement. SCOTCH SOUR— Is capable of much better than shown here last Thursday. She tried to run out on the first turn and lost all chance. However, if this is corrected, she can make it rough on a field of ,500 claimers. CORTINA — Was almost knocked down on the clubhouse turn here recently and rallied finishing up second. If better racing luck is accorded in her next race she should take the money. IDLE JANE — Was forced very wide in the stretch run here recently and wound up third. She was closing well and should take the measure of a cheap field over a distance in the near future. FIRST BOSTON— Appears to be rounding into top form once again and, if so, is capable of beating the best stabled here at Ascot over a route of ground.
