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MM Ak-Sar-Ben By Pat Caudill Omaha Thoroughbred Breeders Fine Venture Porter, Isaacson See Plan Work Out Well Members of Group Get to Name Yearlings AK-SAR-BEN, Omaha, Nebr., June 23. Local fans are becoming accustomed to seeing the name of their city, Omaha, listed as sire of several participants in each each of of the the home-bred home-bred events events each each of of the the home-bred home-bred events events being presented here. This dates .back to the year, 1935, when a group representing Ak-Sar-Ben were on hand for the Kentucky Derby and naturally the name of the winner drew wagering support through sentimental reasons. Re-joiceful over the handsome chestnuts victory, someone suggested that efforts be made to obtain the racer to be brought here for stud purposes. purposes. This This dream dream failed failed to to MM purposes. purposes. This This dream dream failed failed to to materialize for some years to come and only after the "one of the greats" had put away the Triple Crown and sired many good horses did it come true. While Omaha failed to produce a top-notch performer, or -one equal to himself, his get includes such steady performers as Prevaricator, who earned 51,929 and South Dakota, who in 35 starts garnered purse money amounting to 2,925. - Yearlings Bought on Installment Plan Four years ago, before the death of William Woodward, his owner, Omaha, was sent to the farm of Grove Porter, located at nearby Nebraska City, and through. Porter and J. J. Isaacson, general manager of Ak-Sar-Ben, the Omaha Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. was formed. The organization which was to be non-profit from the word "go" with membership ranging around 15 members, purchased seven broodmares, but are now operating with three. The youngsters are sold to worthy owners on the popular pay-as-you-win plan and the only realization by the members is the pleasure of seeing them perform and each member gets a turn at naming the yearlings. The two-year-old filly, Saucy Dossie, out of the mare, Linter, received her name for Isaacsons wife without Mrs. Isaacsons knowledge until the juvenile appeared on the program for the first time at this meeting. While the plan has represented cost to each of the members, no one is complaining as much enjoyment and laughs come to them, such as was displayed by Isaacson recently when following a perform- j ance by Saucy Dossie, the remark was made in the j press box, that, what the filly would need to win, would be a longer distance slower horses and a "head start." Isaacson hastily departed from the roof for his box to relay the message to the wife. Noel Chilcutt, director of racing and steward" here, was honored at his "annual birthday party" given him last Monday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Isaacson hosting the affair attended by approximately 40 members of the official staff, secretarys office ana newsmen. A huge cake of the merry-go-round plan was enjoyed by all. after wonderful steaks and the highlight of the evening was the unwrapping of gifts of the "gag" nature by Chilcutt. The best gag of the affair is, no one is quite sure of Chilcutts actual birthday, but rumors are the party is given about six months late or early. Reports are coming in that Joseph Gott-stein, head of Longacres, where Chilcutt serves as steward, also gives him a similar affair during the month of August. Honor Memory of George Brandeis Briefs: Mrs. George Brandeis, widow of the late Omaha business and civic leader, will present the traditional Ak-Sar-Ben silver plate to the winner of Saturdays George Brandeis Memorial Handicap, which honors the former president and king of Ak-Sar-Ben. George E. Day, executive director of Cahokia Downs and John J. Klucina, racing secretary there, planed here for Tuesdays program and contacted horsemen interested in shipping there for the 60-day meeting, commencing July 23. Ak-Sar-Ben recently honored the Flying Farmers of Nebraska and also has a good representation in flying officials. Ralph E. Boomer, steward representing the commission here; John L. Watkins, clerk of the scales and William Mills, starter, each hold pilot licenses and spend much of their time above the clouds in their private planes Jockey Bud Mills resumed riding duties on Thursday, following a ten-day suspension. Mrs. Edgar Wallace arrived here from Fairmount with her two-year-old, Channel Guide. Her son, Edgar, accompanied her and will resume riding duties following the completion of a suspension. R. S. "Tommy" Tomlinson, steward at Centennial Race Track planed in and spent last week end on the local scene. H. B. Bartow, owner and trainer of New Reply, is an instructor at an Indian school in South Dakota. Nebraska governor Victor Anderson and Omaha mayor John Rosenblatt? were among the Wednesday visitors at Ak-Sar-Ben. Hank Mills, paddock judge here, will depart following the close here to resume duties with the Cremer Rodeo Company in Montana.
