Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-11
By WALTER E. ERLER.

Judging from the present OUTLOOK
several changes may take place IN the
Lake Erie trotting circuit before the
1912 campaign. While nothing definite
as to the makeup of the circuit Will pe
knovn until after the final meeting the
latter part of this month or early IN
February, everything indicates that the
circuit will be considerably different
next season.
One of the most prominent of local
horsemen who Is actively connected
with Ohio's premier two-lap track
thinks thai next season will see an
entirely new organization replace the
lake Erie Association. This does not
mean that the tracks Of the old circuit
will be dropped, but 1t does mean that
circumstances will force the taking in
of new tracks to such an extent that
the old circuit will be a thing of the
past.
Erie Prominent for Years.
For years Erie has been a prominent
member of the Lake Erie circuit. but
1t is not probable the city will be In
line next season, as the famous old
Erie oval has been sold. A new course
would have to be obtained before a
meeting could be held.
According to report the promoters
have been unable to procure a desir-
able site and have practically given up
hopes of conducting a meeting this
year. -,
Promoters of Two-Iap Tracks
Many of the promoters Of the two-lap
course believe that the light harness horse
game will he benefited bys a remodeling
of this particular circuit. 1t is almost a
unanimous opinion among horsemen gem
orally that a circuit composed Of the best
ginia would prove the strongest, 1t will
not be surprising II the project is carried
out.
Local Horses Wintering Well.
While without a single exception all the
local horses are wintering well, not a single
case of sickness has at this time been re-
ported. II is doubtful if any horse is in
more perfect condition than the roam pac-
Purns.
Since he was taken out of training late
in the summer he has lived the life of
and looks the part. While he
was always a horse of much quality and
finish. those who remember him
only in racing condition, low in flesh,
would hardly know him today.
He has grown all over and at this time
stands 1873 hands tall. Is as fat as a seal
and looks fit to win in the tan bark exhibi.
tons. During the past season he was, OF
Ill a measure IL ulSdDpOlHILnSuts yet
Burns has never lost confidence in the
son of Mckinney. He will name him in
all the stakes for slow PAGERS again this
year.
McNell today is as sound as the day he
was foaled and has never missed a meal
nor taken a lame step since the day he
the track. With his speed, brains
and constitution there is every reason TO
believe a great future is in store for
Had misfortune not o%vertaken him last
year he would today be carrying a record
OF 3:15. His owner is wise to take another
crack at the big stakes this year.
Lillian w. at Browns.
The chestnut mare Lillian W., 2:16A,
owned by John Gregory. is spending the
at Browns farm at Maplewood.
bay trotting stallion Wood Medium, and
her produce by this horse should be worth
while. She was not bred until late in the
summer. but it Is her owners present in
tention to do nothing with her this year.
She will doubtless be given another prep
in 1913 with a view of reducing her
present record for the benefit of her pro-
duce. "
Bond Issue Improves.
1t is reported that the bay trotting geld
ing Bond Issue, owned by DIR. w. ID.
Mitchell, of East Orange, is wintering par
while a stallion this horse did not do as
well as had been expected. He had a
world of speed, yet he got off early In the
season and did not round to in time to trot
tumn he has been gelded. AT this time
there is every reason to believe that he
will crafty his owner this year.
Local Men Race There.
Many local enthusiasts race their horses