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GALLANT FOX TRAINS WELL f. Will Make His 1930 Debut in Woods Memorial at Jamaica. Bclair Stud. Derby Candidate Steps Mile in 1:13 and Continues Another Quarter Flying Heels "Works Out. NEW YORK, N. Y., April 15. Gallant Fox, "the main dependence of the Belair Stud, Which James Fitzsimmons is training for the big- three-year-old stakes of the season, is well advanced in his training. At Aqueduct this morning with his weight up and equipped with blinkers the son of Sir Galla-liad III. turned in an impressive mile and a quarter trial. He was timed the first mile in 1 :43 and was eased up, waved down thereafter, negotiating the full route in 2:13. The move was an impressive one and pleased everybody at the barn. Gallant Fox will make his three-year-old debut in the running of the Wood Memorial Stakes, the feature offering of the first Saturday of the Jamaica meeting. From present indications the Wood promises to bring together the best of the three-year-olds in training in this .section. Joe Bauer, who is training the T. M. Cassidy horses at Aqueduct and is well advanced with his charges., stated that his three-year-old Crack Brigade would also inaugurate his season in that race. Spinach, the best of the W. J. Ziegler lot, which Bill Spiers has at Belmont Park, is another that is being prepared for that race, while Alec Gordon, who recently arrived from Kentucky, has two eligibles in Sarazen II. and Desert Light. " , DAY OF MUCH ACTIVITY. " Today was a busy day at the different Long Island tracks and horsemen took full advantage of the fast going to step their charges along at a smart pace. Despite the chill in the early morning air, a decided change from the previous day, Belmont Park attracted an unusually large number of work horses. The scene was a busy one from early morning until way past the usual closing hour. Two of the most talked of candidates for the three-year-old races of the year at Belmont Park, G. A. Cochranes Flying Heels and W. J. Zieglers Spinach, were on the track early. Trainer Henry McDaniel had Flying Heels out in his first set. This fellow was accompanied by St. Marco, his regular work mate. They stepped along a nice six furlongs in 1 :15. McDaniel had issued orders to both boys to let the horses move along steadily and as near an even pace as possible. His instructions were well carried out and he stated that he was satisfied with the trial. The colts pulled up without taking a long breath and were in a playful mood as they were walked back to the barn. Flying Heels is another that may make his debut at Jamaica. McDaniel has not decided definitely as to the race he will run in. Spinach was a later arrival on the track. He was accompanied by Gone Away. The pair were jogged around the main oval before breaking head and head on the hack stretch. They stepped along on even terms throughout and were well under restraint At the end Spinach was drawing away from his stable companion. The milo trial was timed in 1:43 with the last six furlongs being covered in 1 :17. The move was a handy one. Sortie, which Max Hirsch has named for the Dixie and other important stakes for older horses, was given a steady six-furlongs trial on the main track. Accompanied by Captain Hook, he moved through the first half mile in :54 and then, under slight urging, speeded up and covered the distance in 1:18. Sortie is improving steadily and showing no signs of his old knee trouble. The horse is in perfect health and looks better than ever. , In addition to this set, Hirsch had the majority of his two-year-olds out for steady three furlongs and half mile breezes. They moved along well. POLYDOR IX FINE TRIM. Polydor, the top weight of the Paumonok Handicap, advanced another step in his training for that event. A three-quarters trial under stout restraint was his exercise today. The flashy chestnut breezed alone and throughout was fighting for his head and wanted to run. He was timed in 1:17 and the move was regarded as a good one. This move was followed with keen interest by horsemen who have named horses for the running of the Paumonok. Polydor is regarded as the probable favorite. Trainer Speirs is well satisfied with his condition, and also that of the other horses in his charge. George Odom had several sets out during the morning but divided his operations. Some were breezed over the training track and several were moved along over the main course. Perkins, the little bull dog, showed a handy three-quarters in 1 :17 over the training track. This move was followed by Sun Shadow stepping the same distance in 1 :1S, and later High Step, a three-year-old maiden of fashionable lineage, breezed along under stout restraint in 1:20. Odom has a good opinion of this fellow. He is a well made individual, by High Time from High Born Lady. He races for Mrs. R. Penn Smith. Storm breezed a steady half-mile in :50, while Sun Edwin, as a foundation for a longer and harder work tomorrow, moved through the half-mile distance in :53. Sun Edwin is advancing steadily and, according to the stable, will more than hold his own with any horse this summer. Tom McCreary, with the Sewickley and Howe stable, had several sets out on the training track for exercises, as did John Lowe and T. W. Murphy, of the Greentree Stable. The horses were moved along steadily and no attempt at speed was made. John Maiben, who is under contract to the Howe stable, reported to trainer McCreary yesterday from his home in Salt Lake City. Maiben rode several races at Agua Caliente during the winter. The Fair Stable, which Alec Gordon shipped in from Kentucky, unloaded Monday night at Belmont Pari;. They were seven hours later than the schedule called for. The horses shipped in splendid condition and both Sarazen II. and Desert Light, according to horsemen who saw them unload, were looking in grand condition. An interested spectator at Belmont Park as the guest of Henry McDaniel and W. A. Porter, was Billy Kraussman of Montreal. Years ago he raced a stable over the Cana-- dian tracks and once" owned the favorite for the running of the Kings Plate at Woodbine. Charley Primrose, who served as a steward at St. Johns Park near Jacksonville, was an arrival yesterday. He will remain for several days, Pat Dunne, "who years ago cut a wide swath in American racing, was an interested spectator -at Belmont Park yesterday. He watched with keen interest the trials of the younger horses.
