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JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATTON Continued from Page Fifty-Two water it thoroughly from the inner rails j to a point past the center of the track, without imposing its own weight on the cushion. The sprinkler is refilled from other tank trucks, which replenish the supply while it is in operation. The device has been patented. The idea naturally is to water the course without wearing any paths in it. The tire marks of the truck are far removed from the portion of the surface customarily followed by fields in action. As you might guess, the horsemen are high in their praise of this innovation. AAA Turf ana : Incidentally is not a candidate for any of Arlingtons or Washingtons early closing stakes, though Maine Chance nominated several of her stablemates. Perhaps they appeared brighter prospects last November. . . . The TRPBs Bob Laughlin, knocking on wood, reports all quiet on the Northside front. . . . Two service trucks patrol the Arlington parking areas, fixing flats and unstalling engines at no charge. There are free buses from the lots to the stands on Saturdays and holidays. ... Spencer Drayton plans to visit Arlington soon. . . . The recent Lincoln showed Ruhe, who has his depressed moods, at the top of his form for the Equipoise. . . . Ted Cox is assisting with the TV program here. ... The turf strip will be opened for training Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays. . . . Larry Thompson relinquished" his HBPA post to devote himself exclusively to training. . . . Lincolns crowds were up about four per cent, and in the rain mostly. . . . The recent MRA stakes winner, Beanir, js a candidate for the Lassie.-
