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Mi Tl JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATT0N ARLINGTON PARK, Arlington Heights, 111., June 24.— The opening-day attendance at this stakes-spangled meeting was voluble in its praise of the many improvements Ben Lindheimer has effected since last summer, in accordance with a ,300,000 ,300,000 remodelling remodelling program program here here and and at at Washington Washington Park. Park. At At this this Mi Tl ,300,000 ,300,000 remodelling remodelling program program here here and and at at Washington Washington Park. Park. At At this this course, as somebody has aptly observed, the patron becomes a king for a day. There can be no question the modern-day turf goer is offered more amenities and luxurious conveniences than the followers of any other sport. And Lindheimer has remarked that "Here at Arlington we do everything possible short of assuring them winners." As you may know, he has for years heavily invested in real estate, so that it is not at all surprising he regards racing properties from the functional and landscaping point of view of operators in this field. * * .* Here at Arlington he was provided with an uncommonly well-constructed stand basically for his improvement program. It is well known among track managements that the ideal type of stand architecturally is one of sweeping planes and great depth, and that is the fashion in which "Curly" Brown originally built this one. Lindheimer has so gilded this lily it now stands as the mid-western turfs proudest boast. And the notion here is that this thing of spoiling the public pays handsomely. For we are aware of what it has achieved for Garden State Park, Santa Anita, Hollywood, Hialeah, Monmouth and other tracks constructed in the mode moderne. And we know that as Colonel Winn developed the setting for the Kentucky Derby, the first of the "Triple Crown" events grew in importance. It is perfectly obvious that Modern Arlington Admired at Opener Progressive Policies Are Commended Lea Lane Meets Easterners at Chicago Turf Training Strip Is Good Investment Lindheimer pursues the same progressive policies and trends of thought, and we expect that its soundness will be reflected in statistics on the patronage at this meet. AAA Chicagoans couldnt be more impressed with Charlton Clays superb Nasrullah filly Lea Lane and they now want convincing there is a better one developed in other areas. There are two stakes during this meeting which may afford her the opportunity of confirming this high opinion of her. These are the 5,000 Pollyanna of five and a half furlongs on July 5, and the 0,000 Arlington Lassie Stakes at six furlongs on July 14. Courtesy and Fantine Busher are two of the better eastern developments who are expected to point for these events, and if their records are somewhat less spot-resistant than Lea Lanes it is possible they have been subjected to more severe tests. Across the years, Clay has bred a number of good fillies at Marchmont, not the least of them Cocopet, who beat the colts in a Saratoga Special, and Lea Lanes dam, Lea Lark. But we do not think any of them has given him more pleasure than the Lincoln Fields development, and he is a commuter from the Blue Grass each time she runs. In addition to being a runner, Lea Lane is a delight to the eye of the practical horseman. Her dam, Lea Lark, was distinctly a Bull Lea in her conformation, though shorter of back and smoother than most. The Miss America winner has some of the aristocratic appearance that is associated with the Nasrullah and for all her verve and dash at the short distances, she gives the impression she may develop into an Oaks prospect. Few of the Nasrullahs have been horses of limited stamina. The English filly, Belle of All, perhaps. And then there was some skepticism Limelight was more than a mile, but he finished the Belmont still running on heartily. AAA Arlingtons several courses now include a seven-furlong turf training strip and this one, thoroughly settled and with a lush cushion of grass, was recently thrown open for training each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. On alternate days, horses may be trained on the outside of the regular mile turf course. It will be surprising if the turf training strip does not soon prove a good investment. For it should make possible more grass racing, with any luck in the weather, and what is for Chicagoans. We note it is proposed to offer at least one such event daily. The first of the roster of Arlington and Washington stakes on the turf is the 5,000 Stars and Stripes of a mile and a furlong on July 5. And this is expected to be the vehicle of showing some of the candidates for the 00,000 Arlington Handicap of a mile and three-sixteenths on July 31. The nominations for this stake include Native Dancer and Mark-Ye-Well, whether or not they may be ready, along with the names of virtually every other ranking handicap horse in the country. Additionally, there is a supplementary closing for any late developments. Washington Park also will have two turf course stakes. The first of these is the 5,000 Grassland at Continued on Page Forty-Six JUDGES STAND By CHARLES HATTON Continued from Page Fifty-Six nine furlongs on August 14, the other the 0,000 added Meadowland over a mile and three-sixteenths on September 6. It seems to use those clubs offering important turf stakes are doing something mutually beneficial, and as a result of, Chicagos the Atlantic City and Laurel events may have more talent and appeal. Certainly they should tend to simplify -things for the committee selecting American representation for the International. AAA Turf ana: L. L. Lawrences French Derby winner, Le Petit Prince, is out of Biologie, by Bacteriophage, the next dam being by Teddy, who has exerted so much influence in America. . . . Olympia is the sire of several two-year-old winners hereabout this season. . . . Miz Clementine may inject an added element of zip into local filly-and-mare stakes. Was in winning form on the West Coast when last seen. . . . Money Brokers dam once sold for 00, destined for the Experimental Station. . . . Everybody admires the smart new lighting fixtures in the Arlington stands. . . . Eddie Arcaro will have mounts in some of the local stakes. Popular favorite with Chicago turfgoers. . . . The olive branch hangs high between Chicago clubs and the HBPA it is nice to be able to report. . . . The Gazelle winner, On Your Own, is expected to entertain Chicagoans. Deprived Evening Out of her challenging record of never having been beaten by one of her own sex.
