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JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATT0N DELAWARE PARK, Stanton, Del., June 9. Turfgoers thoughts are lightly turning these days to the week-ends renewal of the Belmont Stakes, last, longest, and most bewildering of 1954s "Triple Crown" events. Frankly, when the Kent was decided here several days ago we would would have have thought thought it it fanciful fanciful to to would would have have thought thought it it fanciful fanciful to to suppose it would be at all relevant to the Westechester Associations proud old fixture. He had some notion Porterhouse would be a punctual favorite in the Peter Pan, thereby putting to flight a lot of Belmont eligibles who would come here for the Leonard Richards on the same day. So, of course, Chevation won the Kent and now is considered a serious candidate for the Long Island classic. Porterhouse was on a threadmill in. the Peter Pan, and nobody is frightened of him any longer, nor of the somewhat leftish Correlation for that matter, and the Belmont becomes even more inscrutible than were the Derby and Preakness. This is an extraordinary turn of affairs, but then it is proverbial the element of "glorious uncertainty" lends enchantment to the sport. AAA As you doubtless know, the Belmont is called "the test of the champion," and oftener than not it is, ending a sentence to suit ourselves. But as this renewal approaches, one wonders who that might be. Andy Crevolins gallant little Determine, currently preoccupied with Hollywood Park stakes, would very likely poll the most votes at the moment. And yet, it is perfectly possible that Saturdays mile and a half will reveal the colt geldings are barred, who is destined to continue to dominate the division for the remainder of the season. There are sentimental hopes, but grave doubts, that Porterhouse or Correlation can re- Last Triple Crown Race Least Predictable High Gun, Chevation Far From Friendless Offer 5,000 in Chase Stakes at Meet Thirteen of Diamonds Lucky to Be Here deem themselves, the former finding Belmonts surface unsuited to his weakened back, it is said, and the latter an apparently incorrigible lugger-inner. Some are "buying" a proposition that High Gun is only just arriving, and here in Delaware is a theory the bluebookish Chevation will add luster to Alibhai and Fairy Chant. It ought to be something fascinating, especially if you like riddles, and it could be profitable, if you are good at them. AAA The somewhat vestigial remains of what is termed the "steeplechase season" at this park begins on June 21, with the renewal of the Tom Roby, to be followed on June 25 by the Georgetown, on 28th by the Spring Maiden and on July 2 by the climactic. Indian River. These events all are at "about two miles" with the exception of the Indian River, which is a half mile farther, and their combined added monies total 5,000. In the light of the fact that the handle often lags about 0,000 on chase days, and that it is estimated the number of available brush horses is fewer than 60, this sum seems to us a benevolent contribution to the sports perpetuation. Willie duPonts interest in racing through-the-field has never been dil-letahte. One recalls that the afternoon his Dauber won the Preakness, he was at Belmont Park to see one of his hedge horses perform. Annually he conducts a chase meet at Fair Hill, and it is said that originally Delaware Park was to be dedicated exclusively to steeplechasing. The fact he designed both chase courses and the schooling track at this point reflects a profound technical know edge. The club maintains one of these strips to preser a single race each year, the Indian River Handicap. Thi one pursues a rather unconventional course, crossing th backstretch. into a field and eventually returning to th stands, and it boasts some of the most defiant hazards t be found on any of our tracks. Only the venerable Elk ridge, now a pensioner, and a rare few others can seal these sadistic looking hedges with any real efficiencj The Indian Rivers 0,000 added tempted just 18 nomi nees this summer, among them His Boots, The Mast am Tourist List, who all presumably jump "big." Conspicu ous by his absence is the popular favorite, Extra Points But for those who enjoy steeplechasing, it is always i good show. AAA Thirteen of Diamonds does not sound especially lucky nevertheless we learn he is fortunate to be here. It seems that six months before this Celt was foaled, his dam Florrie attempted to jump a paddock fence and fell heavily on an iron post. The mare was so badly injured her owner was advised to destroy her, and the insurance company agreed to pay full compensation. Instead, Florrie was sent to the Dublin Veterinary College for treatment and rather remarkably recovered to produce the Irish Derby winner. Moreover, he was a good foal and fetched ,410 as a weanling, which is a firm sum in Ireland. However, some of the "Thirteen" in his name may have rubbed off on the son of Mustang at Hollywood Park recently when he bowed seriously and is now a doubtful racing prospect, either at Arlington and Washington Parks .this summer or at Santa Anita this next winter. Word is expected to be forthcoming in the next week or 10 days as to the future of the Alberow horse. It is Continued on Page Thirty-Eight JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATTON Continued from Page Forty-Eight fully expected that Max Bell and his associates will announce his retirement to stud. The highest light of his American career was his success, in. track record time, in Santa Anitas Washington Birthday Handicap on the El .Camino Real tuxf course. If he doesnt make it back to the track, he appears a worthwhile prospect for helping the breed, wherever it is decided to stand him. n AAA Turf ana: Happily for racing, Delaware Park admits children. ... Baltimorean Tommy Arena, the bugler who tootles "assembly" here, studied music at Chicagos Hull House, which, incidentally, started Benny Goodman on his lucrative career. . . . The improved, broadened highways are a factor in Delawares success this season. . . . Baron dOsten advises that Nasrullah was conceived in England, thus in our view he is British, and not Irish, as we had thought, though he was foaled there in all probability. . . . The New Orleans Fair Grounds Gar Moore stopped off here recently, en routeto the Queens Plate. Was intrigued with Delaware Parks film patrol apparatus, and the synchronized front and side views of the stretch runs. ... Jim Ryan is the only American trainer who turns out his entrants in English style. They look very modish with their manes braided and their tails cut to a certain length. . . . Nas-rullahs son Golestan now is syndicated in Ireland, included several runners in his first crop of two-year-olds, notably, Spinsters Luck. There will be some marginal surprise if his 54 yearlings do not average well.
