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|» - — y Connors Corner Movement Begun to Curtail Breeding of Thoroughbreds By C. J. CONNORS JAMAICA, L. I., N. Y., May 10. — A movement to curtail, if possible, the promiscuous breeding of thoroughbreds has teen started. No definite action has begcn, but it is understood that some prominent sportsmen who maintain their own nurseries HppK have been approached to sterilize horses which do not measure up to the standard as set by the stable. This action, if carried out for a certain number of years, would to a certain extent bring a reduction in the breeding ranks — but by how much was the question. There is no doubt that the thoroughbred market is glutted, for each year there is a registration of some 10,000, give or take a few either way. It is true that not all of this number reach the racing wars, but the absentees comprise an exceedingly small number. The defections are due to deformities, illness, physical ailments or death or, as some of the Paddock Gang membership phrase it. just no account. Anyway, the caliber of the platers in competition today has not improved over the past decade. True, many are of fashionable parentage who as yearlings were acquired in the year ling vendues at good prices. Everyone in racing readily admits that the lowly plater is the backbone of an overnight racing program, but many are of the opinion that this same type of plater is coddled more than he deserves. That is true, for when racing oppor-* tunities are taken into consideration, he is afforded more chances than an allowance performer. Several years ago, a movement was launched to eliminate many of the poorer grade of platers, but the project was short lived. Now, apparently, this movement to strike at the matter through the breeders, the private ones, by castration of those in their menages who do not measure up to stable standards has been launched. How far will the measure go? Not far. said a few trainers this morning. Sometimes a gelded castoff turns out to be a handy racing tool and is a reflection on his former trainer in the matter of winning races. To Build Two New Stables at Middleburg Jack Skinner, a recent arrival at Belmont Park from Middleburg, Va., reported that two new stables will be erected at the Middleburg training track. This will bring the accommodations up to 200 horses. . . . Trained Moody Jolley will go to Garden State Saturday to saddle Bandit for a stakes engagement there. The invader will be returned to Belmont Park following the race. . . . Trainer Harold Goodwin reported that Boardman. owned by Myron Goodwin, is back in training. The colt rapped himself in his last start and X-ray pictures revealed that no serious injuries or bone chips resulted. Nizams Doll, owned by Roscoe ONeil, the Miami patron, was subjected to the firing irons. The youngster bucked and popped a splint recently. . . . Jack Skirvin reported the arrival of the two-year-old Pour Jacques. The newcomer will race for Danny Van Clief, who, following the running of the Preakness, promises to visit New York for several days. . . .Trainer Lenny Hunt stated that King Hairan will be sent to Belmont Park shortly after his New Jersey stake engagement. Trainer Mort Wolf reported the arrival of Big Bad W., Karen W. and Jackie Van to reinforce the stable he has in training here. . . . Al Weston, ye tub thumper at Hollywood Park, out California way, distributed his annual brochure outlining the facts and figures of that track and its meetings. . . . George Cassidy reported that schooling classes at Belmont Park are the heaviest in recent years. . . . Mrs. Charles Ulrick Bay was on hand yesterday for some racing. . . . Frank Warton, member of the Illinois Racing Board, was among yesterdays clubhouse visitors. He is here on a business mission.
