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WtJL—mM New Jersey I By Teddy Cox Princeton Gives Promise as Top Performer Showed Gameness in Overcoming Obstacles To Seek Delaware Valley Stakes Saturday GARDEN STATE PARK, Camden, N. J., May 8 —Of the sophomores this transient has seen in recent weeks during travels to Yankeeland, Maryland and New Jer- sey, the most impressive to date has been Harford Stables symmetrical and very speedy Princeton. Of course, we have not enjoyed the good fortune of being around the "wheels" of the division when they were competing in the Jamaica specials and the Derby. It is quite possible, though, that Princeton will join the blue-blooded horse society within a matter of days for an imposing triumph in Saturdays 5,000 added Delaware Valley Stakes could project him a number of rungs up the ladder. The chestnut son of Hill Prince — Hyperionetta, by Hyperion, was brought to our attention when he made his seasonal bow at Laurel. Several horsemen stated he could be one of the best in the East and dockers there affirmed these observations. Apparently there were numerous of the same opinion, for he was sent out at odds-on. He broke sluggishly and several strides later appeared to run up on the heels of other horses and had to be taken up abruptly. He finally finished second after coming from far back. Here at Garden State, in his prep competitive effort for the Delaware Valley Stakes, Princeton once again met with obstacles, this time of the type that would make a less game and speedy thoroughbred spit out the bit, as the blunt saying goes. Ex-jockey Jimmy Stout showed us the films of the race this morning and they were very enlightening. Either jockey R. J. Martin or the horse was not ready at the start, for they came out in a tangle, with Princetons head being jerked skyward. The veteran jockey hardly gave the colt an opportunity to settle after this mishap, for he got into him with a degree of fury and the colt responded by rushing up into contention. On the far turn, however, he found himself running up on rivals heels and he had to be checked, and through the stretch, when he was in the midst of a drive at the eventual winner, Lucky George, he was forced to alter his course, for the leader came out into his path. Colt Was Acquired in Paddock Sale Princeton could very easily make amends for what has been a "sore subject" in the Harford Stable. It is a matter of record that the stable sold Pro-Brandy during the sales conducted at this track in the fall of 1955 for ,000 and that the colt went on to capture the Pimlico Nursery Stakes the following season. It was at this same auction that Princeton was obtained for 4,-000. To add further insult, Princeton finished in the ruck in that Pimlico stakes event. The colt, however, did manage to win a pair of races against very ordinary opposition at Rockingham and then was sent out against Barbizon here at Garden State Park. Princeton emerged from his test against Barbizon with an injured ankle and he was sent home, blistered, and then put into training at Camden, S. C, early this year. His trials there were flattering enough and he picked up considerable weight. He continued to train well at Laurel and his first start came on April 20. My press box colleague, W. C. Phillips, is not awed at all by Princeton. He feels that if he were a top sawyer, he hadnt enough of what it takes to surmount the normal incidents that often impede the progress of a thoroughbred. Saturdays stakes here may provide the answer. Shedrow Shavings: Dr. W. C. Miller, veterinarian here, treated Cannuli and Moores Borje after he had been struck by lightning in his stall last season at Monmouth Park. The colt is back running in good form, but after he was beaten the other day Charlie TJlbig observed: "What he needs is an electrical storm to make him run." . . . Vic Ghezzi, well-known golf professional, was among the clubhouse devotees. Ghezzi represents the Wilson Sporting Goods Company. . . . Mrs. Reeve Schley, of the Raratan, entertained a crowd. She hails from Deal, N. J., and her husband is on the Monmouth Park board of directors. Gar Moores in Midst of Eastern Trip Mr. and Mis. Gar Moore were arrivals from Pimlico. He is the general manager of the historic Fair Grounds at New Orleans. The Moores took in the Derby, made a thorough inspection of the three major Maryland tracks, Bowie, Laurel and Pimlico, and their next stop is New York, where Jack OHara, the announcer, has arranged for them to see "My Fair Lady." .... Leo Edwards, prominent Floridian who served as the chairman of the racing commission there, was a visitor. He is a partner in the ownership of the good Stakes campaigner, King Hairan. The other partner . is H. B. Massey, of Pittsburgh, Pa. . . . F. G. "Pat" Far-rell was an arrival in his extensive tour of operating tracks on behalf of ThistleDown and the Michigan Racing Association, where he serves as director of racing. His next stop will be Chicago, and he then will continue on to Churchill Downs. If you dont think a pass, or a badge, to a race track Continued on Page Forty-One NEW JERSEY By TEDDY COX Continued from Page Four is capable of having medicinal qualities, get a look at this letter received by Garden State Park: "Philla. Pen. June 17 — 55 "Garden State Ass. Secretary "Dear Sir "I was at your plant yesterday during the racing. Was sitting on a bench in rear, watching the tote board, and the wind blew one of the umbrellas out of its socket, and right over on to my head. My friends took me to first aid, and they iced me up. I have been icing all night the lump on my head is not reseeding, and the pain going down the left side is bad. The doctor will not shave my head till swelling has gone down to see whats holding my brains is. The camera shows my back is black and blue from where the pole hit me. I have a cane to walk with, shoud have 2. Hope it wont be crutches. Please send me a pass for the remainder of this meet and I will be happy."
