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Connors Corner * .fiy Chuck Connursi Paddock Gang Appraises Two Year Olds Proclaim Bold Ruler as Best Prospect Early Racing of Youngsters Deplored JAMAICA, U I".. N. V., May H. The paddock gmm met tutr. morning, and ho weather again came In ror some- abuac, Justly so. for t tt thermometer rotullnga wo V at xarlaneo with the calendar. The morimry dipped bolOW the -10 reading marker and dcaplte the tmti t.ho»«? was a real cold nip hi tho air. IiiO .subject on the agenda that attracted the mO.1t. ut t out Ion was the crop of two-year oUttt. their development, engagement;; and ultimate vnluo as three year-olds, and lutor nr. members of tho handicap division. The members or hp local chapter were unanimous, almost that Is. In proclaiming Mold Ruler, from the Wheatloy Stable. »S tho best prospect to parade postward this spring. Bold Ruler Is a homebred mul has passed his preliminary tests, with flying colors, three -for-three, under the handling of jockey Tod Atkinson, Tho Greontreo contract rider Is high on this follow sunt would like to rldo him tn all his engagements. However, that Is not. llkoly to happen, for trainer John Gaver, who handles thp horses of John Hay Whitney and his sister. Mrs. Charles Shlpmau Iaysun. Is reported to have, a few likely juveniles under his tutelage sit. Belmont Im* that will v:iee under the Greentrce Stable biuiner, nom de course of the noted New Yorkers. Mrs. Henry Carnegie Ihipivs of Wheatley Stable is also showing more thsm si passing Interest tn the progress of tho Greentree youngsters, for It Is quite possible that both menages will be represented In the sumo nice and thus deprive her of the services of master Ted. This passing Incident on the two-yesir-old discussion wsis siceorded some thought. Getting back to the hesirt of tho matter, it wsis surprising the number of members who condemned esirly two-yesir-old winter racing as the most harmful to the development of the juveniles. They were of the opinion that the two- and three-furlong sprints which prevail In January, February and early March were primarily responsible for the failure of many of the youngsters to develop into top performers later on. Not Conducive to Proper Development? Their argument was to the effect that the youngsters nice over these distances "on one breath" and this to a certain extent is not conducive to proper lung development and respiratory power. There is no doubt that a juvenile, in his early racing days, is not properly developed and can be compared to a child of tender age. and any undue exertion is harmful to his future* development. Horsemen are prompt to admit that youngsters acquired from the vendues are looked upon "as fat inside," and to shed this excess fat takes time and patience. Sam Hildreth, it is said, once remarked that a yearling or two-year-old should never be subject to a harsh physic, for it is against the basic laws of * nature in four-footed animals. Nature has a way of taking: care of such problems, if the animal is enjoying good health and that grazing should be made a must in all stables. Anyway, Hildreth, recognized as a past master in the training and development of horses, could be right. Medical men are against strong physics for humans. They pronouce them harmful. Horses should be treated accordingly, said Hildreth. Trainer Tommy Root took over the training of the Barclay Stable horses of the Philadelphian, John Mc-Shain. The horses are stabled here and were called upon for light gallops this morning. . . . Trainer Syl Veitch arrived at Belmont Park this morning from Louisville. Ky. He reported that the horses he had in Kentucky, Career Boy, Head Man and others, are due here later today. . . . Dr. Max Cosgrove, one of the better-known veterinarians in Ireland, was a visitor yesterday. He recently arrived from his native land and later Trill leave for a tour of the breeding farms in Kentucky. . . . Jimmy Tifano. a clubhouse regular for several years, passed away at his home Saturday evening. Funeral services were held this morning followed by interment in Pine Lawn Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War L and had been on the ailing list for some time. Post Suffers First Setback in New York Jake Freedman, the doughty one from Houston, Las Vegas and other points, was an arrival yesterday. He came on from Lousiville, where he witnessed the Derby, and plans to sail for Europe on the French liner La Liberte on Friday. He will be an absentee until late in July, when he will head back this way. . . . Jack Amiel deserted the "Gay White Way" and the catering business for a looksee at some racing during the afternoon- He reported that Jack Dempsey is back in town from a trip to the hinterlands and will be out for some racing in the near future. . . . Trainer Willie Post remarked that when The Collier was disqualified from .third position and placed fourth yesterday, the setback was the first he had suffered in New York racing, which extends over a lengthy span. The Collier bore in at the turn and impeded Gelio, owned by the Foxcatcher Farm, -~hich brought about the disqualification. . . . Jockeys Woodhouse and Guerin, who canceled their riding engagements yesterday, returned to the saddle during the afternoon. Trainer George P. "Maje" Odom stated that Nail yrUl more than Hkel7 fulfill his engagement in the WlUttrz, the final offering of thla meeting. He will be ridden by Woodhouse. . . . Trainer Frank Gilpin is expected at Belmont Park this week end from Kentucky with the Clifford Mooers horses. Traffic Judge, the star handicap member of the stable, now turned out, will be picked up shortly and placed in training for mid-summer and fall stakes. . . . Trainer Jimmy Jones notified racing secretary Jimmy Kilroe that he will start Princess Turia and Beyond in the Acorn at Belmont Park. This race is to be contested on Saturday, May 19. Jones will make his eastern headquarters at Garden State and ship here for stake engagements. ... Trainer Moody Jolley is reported heading eastward with Doubledogdare, owned by A. B. Hancock Jr., for her engagement in the Acorn. . . . Trainer Dick Handlen of the Foxcatcher Farm has decided against shipping Gcllo to rimllco for his Prcakness engagement.
