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Ak-Sar-Ben By Leon Rasmussen Nebraska Commission Has Served Since 1946 Chairman Moyer One of NASRCs Stalwarts Six Months Minimum Suspension in Drug Cases AK-SAR-BEN, Omaha, Nebr., May 31. Official and off-the-record criticism emanating from here in recent days on the rulings by the California Horse Racing Board in respect to the stimulation of horses in the barns, of prominent public trainers Reggie Cornell and Willie Molter, may prompt some people, not acquainted with Nebraska racing, to wonder how come this comparatively small-time racing state probably with com sticking out its ears dares find fault with its more sophisticated brother. Actually, Nebraska has always been a model state in the conduct of racing. Its commission, composed of chairman Earl J. Moyer, Grove Porter and H. J. Schwab is the second oldest in the United States, in years of continuous service. The trio has served together since 1946. Moyer, the ramrod of the National Association of State Racing Commissons during its early, wavering years, is one of the most knowledgeable men in the nation on the supervision of racing. His advice has been, and still is, sought by many of the turf s leaders on regulatory powers and rulings. He, more than any other person, is responsible for the NASRC being the vital and benefi-cient force it is in the sport today. Being aware of this and many other complimentary things about the states racing, Governor Anderson said: "As long as Ive been governor, Ive .never heard a bad word about racing in Nebraska. We asked Ralph E. Boomer, the commissions secretary, who has also been the states steward since 1942, what would have happened in Nebraska in the cases of Cornell and Molter. Boomer Cites Official Procedure Said Boomer, whose experience includes six years as presiding steward at Albuquerque, New Mexico, several years as Arizonas state steward, and also its supervisor of racing: "In the case of stimulation in Nebraska, where the trainers responsibility rule also applies, the stewards would suspend he trainer of the drugged horse for the balance of the meeting and refer the case to the Nebraska commission. The suspended trainer has the right to appeal to the commission, if he considers the ruling unjust, to seek a reversal of the decision. This has never happened. Once the meeting has concluded, he may apply, in writing, to the commission for a hearing." "What," you ask, "is the usual suspension in Nebraska under the trainers responsibility rule?" "The minimum suspension in recent years," said Boomer, "has been six months. The maximum two years." "Have you had much trouble with stimulations in recent years?", "Very little," said the Nebraska state steward. "The use of medication containing procaine has been the greatest offender." "Do you consider the trainersresponsibility rule a fair rule?" "It may be unfair iff some instances," declared Boomer, "but until something better is devised, I believe it does the greater good." Saturday this tracks handicap bigwigs will have their first fling at some added money over a distance of ground. The headliner is the ,000 Governors Handicap at a mile and 70 yards, and while entries havent been taken as this is written, it is expected to attract such hard-hitting horses as Jimmy the One, Beylerbey, Royal Mon, Fathers Alibi and Happy Lad, among others. The winner, as usual, will be crowned by Nebraskas popular racing-fan governor, Victor Anderson, who comes to the races even when he isnt asked to make these winners circle appearances. He comes because he likes the sport, the people in it and because he likes to try and pick a winner even as you and 1. He isnt afraid to have, his constituents see him in a mutuel line, and as he is now in his second term and will probably make it three. A fine-looking gentleman of 54, the banker and former mayor of Lincoln, Nebr., is always greeted enthusiastically when he makes these presentations. And he doesnt just make them at Ak-Sar-Ben,ethe states largest track, youll find him at Madison, Grand Island, Lincoln, Mitchell, Alliance and Columbus, as well. , Corn Huskers Kid Brother Is Ready Corn Husks: A few days ago we reported to Nebras-kans on Corn Husker, Llangollen Farms colorful ex-hurdler who won two 00,000 races at Santa Anita . last winter. Now they have reported to us on his two-year-old full brother Endeavour II. Miss Nebraska, by Omaha Try It, who is training sharply here for his racing debut. Try It is owned by his breeder, D. R. "Jake" Thompson, who sold his dam back to Mrs. Richard Lunn, mistress of Llangollen, but who has steadfastly refused sizable offers from her for this colt. Try It drilled three furlongs from the gate the other morning in :35, handily. He broke with several other horses, but it was quickly "no contest," the good-looking youngster leaving them in the ruck without being asked for any real speed. . . . Leading jockey here is William Collier, a young lad from Keokuk, Iowa, who seems to be finding himself. Collier has been knocking around the Midwest for three yeais, but it wasnt until the recent Sportsmans Park meeting that he apparently "caught on." He was pacing the riders there until grounded by a suspension. Handles a horse confidently and rides a strong finish.
