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JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATTON Continued from Page Forty -Four 40,000 for the Preakness and the management is preparing to accommodate such a crowd. For a time its was indicated that the inner field, usually thrown open to the patrons Preakness Day, would be closed to them this year. But Lou Pondfield now feels that it may be necessary, despite the increased facilities on the stand side of the course. With the installation of the new tote board, the wagering booths were removed from the inner field. However Pond-field observes that he wishes to encourage families to come to the Preakness and bring the children to see the race from this vantage point as they have in the past. Racing everywhere should welcome the youngsters, just as baseball has to such good purpose. Now that the rezoning of the 21 acres adjoining the Baltimore course seems assured, it is expected that future Preaknesses will find the Maryland Jockey Club prepared to handle 40,000 or 50,000 more comfortably. AAA Turfana: Louis Lee Haggin II. s Home-stake is a prospect for Delaware Parks two-year-old features . . . Laurels new clubhouse is being constructed at an estimated cost of ,500,000. . .The installation of a walkie7 talkie at Arlington and Washington will augment the Chicago tracks fire protection program . . Paddock observers note Royal Vale wears a burr, to prevent his lugging in . Atlantic Citys series of turf course stakes reflects an abiding faith in that vacation centers weather. . Happy Laughters 1,000 Guineas success is encouraging to the Royal Charger syndicate . Cary Boshamer believes Cleveland tracks may ultimate average ,000 daily in the tote.
