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„ New England By Joe Hirsch Gushen Stable Shows Benefit of Winter Rest Anspachs Charges Suggest Im Ready to Run7 Hold High Hopes for Sophomore Star Rover SUFFOLK DOWNS, East Boston, Mass., May 5. — Among New Englands foremost stables is the one that flies the green and gold colors of Irving Guslien, the. Lynn, Mass. leather goods manufacturer who is presently serving his second term as national president of the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Assn. Gushens trainer is Eddie Anspach, a comparatively young man in years but an intelligent, conscientious and conservative horseman, well respected by his contemporaries for his way with a thoroughbred. The Gushen stock wintered in Kentucky, first time that the stable hasnt engaged in Florida racing, and the results of the layoff are easily discernible to the eye. Few outfits on the grounds can match this string for healthy, rested appearance, glowing coats and vigorous air that would seem to suggest "Im ready to run." Anspachs horses include a trio that were quite popular with New England patrons last summer. Soldier Son, an Irish-bred gray by Montgomery, won six races and 2,000 in 1954, while the other two also enjoyed profitable campaigns. Dudley Darbury, who was out yesterday but wants a little more ground than sixfurlongs, won eight races and 0,900, while Arthur S. took down six events and brought in 8,600. Holds Decision Over Jeans Joe .A good deal of interest has centered around Gush-ens gray three -year-old son of Flushing II. — Miss Moonbeam, by Pharamond II., Star Rover. This strapping colt was campaigned sparingly as a youngster, a series of coughing spells and assorted illnesses interfer-ring with training. This spring he beat Jeans Joe at Keeneland and appears to be one of the most promising sophomores seen in this area in some time. Gushen raced the dam, an honest mare with a good bit of speed and Star Rover is eligible to inherit the staying qualities of his imported sire. Gushen and Anspach havent made any formidable plans for the colt as yet, except for a probable appearance in the 0,000 Constitution Handicap at a mile here, on June 1. However, if Star Rover continues to show to good advantage, he will be staked throughout the East in the late summer and fall. Anspach also brought up a half dozen juveniles, whose conditioning has been set back somewhat by the inclement weather that prevailed here for the first two weeks of this meeting. Three colts are by Royal Blood, Mr .Trouble and Cable, while three fillies are by Alsab, Teddys Comet and Blue Lancer. Anspach, was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., now has a home in Florida. He came on the race track in 1929 with Frank Kearns, who made Eddie his foreman during the 1930s when Kearns campaigned the fabulous Calumet string. . . . • Eddie went into service with Pearl Harbor, the Army utilizing his civilian background in time-honored tradition by assigning him to the artillery. Following his discharge, he operated a public stable for several seasons, finally hooked up with Gushen in 1950 and the pair have enjoyed a good measure of success in all their activities since. Belmont Turf Events Next for Cascanuez Around the Track: Jack Carrara sent Charfran Stables Cascanuez to New York this morning for a turf race at Belmont Park. Saturday. The Argentine-bred son of Partab will ship to Maryland following his Gotham assignment for Pimlicos 5,p00 added Dixie Handicap on the grass, scheduled for May 21. . . . Pat Brady reports that Jim Beatties good handicap ace, Park Dandy, who holds the mile mark of 1:35% at Rockingham Park, is recovering from a leg injury sustained at Lincoln Downs and should be galloping shortly. Pat recently brought the Irish -bred Belle Chanteuse back, to the track from Beatties Washington, R. I. farm, following an extended freshener. . . . Frank Fitzgerald has a new bug boy named Ken Mc-Mullen, 17, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The youngster, who can do about 95 pounds, galloped horses all winter for Oscar White at Walter Jeffords farm in Kentucky, was formerly under contract to Frank Dougherty. . . . Al Fahey notes that judge William Almy, presiding steward at Suffolk Downs, leads off his ballot in Delaware Parks poll of the top 10 mares in TJ. Is. racing history, with Firenze. The judges other selections include: 2, Miss Woodford; 3, Beldame; 4, Bateau; 5, Regret; 6. Princess Doreen; 7. Twilight Tear; 8. Busher; 9. Imp; 10. Top Flight. Judge Pappas has made arrangements for the Kentucky Derby to be carried over the closed circuit television set-up in use throughout this plant. . . . Congratulations are in order for Bob Waldo, Sam Mc-Cracken and Jack Aborn, returned to their offices of president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, by the New England Turf Writers this week, at the organizations annual meeting in Steubens. . . . Mrs. Joe Jaffee, wife of the timer, underwent a major operation at the Massachusetts Eye arid Ear Infirmary Wednesday morning. Her condition is reported satisfactory. . . . And the story of the day concerns Mrs. Quincy Adams Shaw McKeans Sickle Sue, who ran third in her seasonal debut earlier this week. The game old mare has a son in todays fourth race, Petee, by, the local sire Patriotism, a surefire wager for sentimentalists among. Yankee hunch players.
