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T"T 7T*T ■■i-s" JUDGES STAND Br CHARLES HATT0N GARDEN STATE PARK, Camden, N. J., May 27. — Memorial Day will be something of a "ladies day" in this area, what with the Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico, the Delaware Oaks at Stanton and the Colonial Handicap here at Camden. If we judge correctly from the stir of interest locallv locally in in Opxip Gene TWnris Moris *9fi 0,000 ftftfi sprint srn-inf. ■■i-s" locallv locally in in Opxip Gene TWnris Moris *9fi 0,000 ftftfi sprint srn-inf. of six furlongs, he will be host to another fantastically large and solvent crowd on the holiday. Per capita play here frequently approvimates 00. Garden States spring stakes invariably attract large, well-behaved fields of high-grade performers, and the distance, weights and value of the Colonial suggest it will mark no exception. John Galbreaths Atalanta, a fugitive from experiments in Bruce Lowes theories, has the unsolicited distinction of carrying topweight of 124 pounds. Galbreath bought her primarily for his Darby Dan Farm, and we will say that pedigree pundits may swing, tarzanlike from family tree to family tree throughout the forest of the Stud Book without finding a more beautifully bred mare than this daughter of Count Fleet. Coincidentally, one of her stoutest rivals for the Colonial, "Mack" Millers Bobs Betty, also was originally intended for the stud this season. But she trained well at Keeneland, which settled that, and in a recent race at Garden State she ran Atalanta to a neck. This so impressed handicapper "Ty" Shea he assigned her 118 pounds. Even more highly rated is Parading Lady, who won the Correction and has 123 pounds, and the starting field also may include Freeman Keyes Flyaman-ita at 113 pounds. Though the Colonial conflicts with stakes exclusively for three-year-old fillies, it may draw rather a good one of that age in Harry Isaacs Is Proud, who not long ago won the Betsy Ross at this point and assays only 110 pounds. Altogether, the Colonial promises a spirited holiday feature, and what is called "a good bet- Classy Field Seen for Colonial Handicap Evening Out Prospect for Filly Stakes Unexpected Upsets Pricemakers Lines Horsemen in Praise of Camden Stables tin grace." The Camden course is in very glib condition these days and considering the caliber of the prospects, it would not be at all surprising were Safeguards stakes record of 1:10% to undergo some alterations. AAA The form of the two-year-olds uncovered up to now has been more or less equivocal, and there is a dim suspicion we may not have seen the smartest of the colts. But it is clear that Mrs. George Widener has bred a filly who may have a future in Evening Out, who has won both her starts to this writing, including the division of Belmonts National Stallion specifically for those of her sex. Evening Out is a slashing daughter of Greentrees Shut Out and Mrs. Widener s Evening Belle, who is in turn by Eight Thirty, a stallion that is compiling an extraordinary record as a broodmare sire. One may reasonably expect a filly bred from this formula will not be defeated by the distances of the stakes for her division during the latter half of the season. For Shut Out won a Belmont and Eight Thirty a Suburban. We suppose that, as in seasons past, a majority of what are considered the most promising two-year-olds will appear during Saratoga and Arlington and Washington. Until then it would take a brash critic to attempt any very definitive rating of the new crop of colts and fillies. Nevertheless, Mrs. Widener s filly has to be considered a worthwhile prospect, and she already has gained valuable racing experience. AAA Pricemaking requires a special talent, not without a knowledge of crowd psychology, and particularly when one attempts to guess that starting odds against entrants in important races, such as the American "Triple Crown" events. Usually the favorites in these stakes are shorter odds than one would imagine they had any right to be, basing ones calculations entirely on the form, because of the instinct to follow the leader and press the play on the choice. But occasionally something unforeseeable occurs to flout the prophesies of the most experienced linemak-ers. For example, there was the year 1942 when Alsab won the Preakness as the favorite, though he was opposed by Shut Out, who had only just beaten him in the Derby. Shortly before the first race, a Baltimorean who may or may not have wagered Alsab would be the "tote" choice". flooded the stands with handbills to the effect "Alsab Cannot Lose Today." Apparently this inspired a similar thought in many players minds, though it was difficult to rationalize strictly on past performances. Somewhat similarly we feel sure Native Dancer would have been an even more prohibitive favorite for last week-ends classic except that a great deal of what is called "smart money" was diverted into other channels by a report which was given currency all over the track the morning of the race. Those who saw him "open up" for his engagement a furlong in 12 seconds thought him palpably sore. And more than one was overheard to remark, "I was going to bet enough to get even for the season on him, but I cant back him now." This, despite the fact they realized horsemen can do things to care for soreness of certain origins, and that frequently horses run out of it. Native Dancer is in the capable hands of one of Americas most skillful horsemen, but he is such a big colt and puts so much zest into his work there is a question in the minds of some Continued on Page Forty -Four J J i s i i i . . i j j . I JUDGES STAND I By CHARLES HATTON Continued from Page Forty-Eight observers how long he will withstand the "heavy, heavy hammer on the hard highway." AAA Garden State Park is one race course at which the management appears to have been fully as cognizant of the advisability of providing comforts for the horses and stable employes as for the public. The track kitchen is a model, impeccably clean, roomy and cheerful. The tack rooms are equally sanitary and have modern appoint- • ments. And the entire area is under con- £ stant vigilance against stable fires, or in- j truders who do not have the credentials for j admission to this section. We believe that one of the features of Garden States sta- bles horsemen most appreciate is the fact they are far enough removed from the i track proper their equine tenants do not ] become upset hearing or watching the races all afternoon. They have the quiet rest- s fulness of the stabling quarters in Sara- i togas Oklahoma section, and at Delaware j and Arlington Parks. It is doubtful if the j layman can quite grasp how important this I is in the conditioning of thoroughbreds. | Many imaginative animals, including such notables as Gallant Fox and Wise Counsel- ■ lor, have been known to suffer a complete i lapse of form because they were stabled where they could hear the starters bell and 1 I 1 the sounds of fields racing past a few yards I from their quarters. Delaware Parks stable area is especially commended because the barns are spaced far apart, which tends to prevent the spread of any fires, and the tracts between them afford some excellent grazing. AAA Turf ana: Royal Vale is a prospect for Atlantic Citys turf stakes for foreign-bred horses. . . . Four horses now occupy something like l,40p stalls at Monmouth. . . . Eugene Constantin, Jr.s, string will be active, for the first time, at Monmouth this season. . . . Major Bill Corum indicates Churchill Downs will have the film patrol in 54. . . . The committee to select U. S. representation in the Laurel International i met recently at Pimlico to discuss plans. i . . Neemah, Waterhall and Bebe Grande now all have anticlimaxed their good two-year-old form in England. . . . Two Bob, dam of Two Lea and Twosy, died at Calumet ! after foaling a bay Bull Lea colt this ; spring. . . . "Steels" are permitted in Maryland.
