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..i i i , m..i . , . 4 New England By Fred Galiani i Big Week of Sport at Gansett Small Field to Seek Providence Saratoga Looms Odds-on Choice NARRAGANSETT PARK, Pawtucket, R. I., June 20. Narragansetts spring-summer meeting enters the second half of ..i i i , m..i its its four-week four-week period period its its four-week four-week period period today and the next six days should be the biggest yet. The 5,000 added Providence Stakes will be renewed Wedn e s d a y and the 0,000 Narra-gansett Nursery Stakes will hold the spotlight on Saturday. Ironically enough, the juvenile event, while worth far less, less, will will prove prove just just as as less, less, will will prove prove just just as as interesting, at least from the spectators point of view, as the Providence. The latter, more than likely, will attract only a small field, perhaps five horses in all. One of them will be Montpeliers Saratoga, however, who will be a strong choice, so much so that the little red line, denoting odds-on, will have to be used on the "tote" board. In Saratoga, although he figures head and heels over his rivals, who shape up as Mr. Al L., Colbert, Chris Cross and Door Prize, Gansett fans will see one of the best sophomores in,, the country. The Nursery will bring: out River iDiyide Farms Decathlon, who will be gunning for his fourth straight victory in an unbeaten campaign. Thus far he has won all of his races with consummate authority, setting two track records at Suffolk Downs. The Olympia colt gives all the impression of being a top-notch runner. xIn the Bay State Kindergarten he scored over Murlogg Farms Dark Charger, while Lilly Ann Stables Getthere Jack tried to run out on the turn and eliminated himself. Yet the unanimous opinion of all observers was that Getthere Jack wasnt going to beat him, even if he had kept a straight course. Dark Charger will be back for another shot at Decathlon and appears the main contender. Following his Nursery engagement, Decathlon will seek other opponents. Trainer Rollie Shepp will send him to Monmouth Park for the Tyro Stakes on July 4 and also has him engaged in a number of New York juvenile races. With Saratoga and Decathlon set to show their wares this week, Gansett fans are assured of seeing some top-flight racers in action. Tommy Bonham won his second straight race at the meeting with the tough old mare Upsetter who came through Saturday. Upsetter, who has been on the sidelines from last fall until this meeting, finished third first time out and won her next two. . . . Fred Gruenwald, horse identifier here, will travel to Scarborough Downs next where he will serve in the same capacity. . . . Jack Goodwin reports that Christabel, dam of Beneficial, had been bred to Tuscany and is in foal at his farm - in Moorestown, N. J., Beneficial, who scored his maiden "victory here Tuesday, is a full brother to All in One. . . . Ray Metcalf , who used to be a prominent figure in New England racing for years before moving to other parts, is expected to be back and renew acquaintances next week.! He has named Elkcam Stables Ifabody and Shamrock Hill for the ,000 Governors Handicap on closing day. Sometimes publicity can be a detriment, at least thats what statuesque, brunette Jane Byron, one of the few women trainers licensed in New England thinks. You can easily understand why she is the subject of all camera boys around the race track, since she was a show girl a few years ago and hasnt changed much since. Jane appeared in Lou Walters revues in the old Piping Rock at Saratoga Springs, the Lookout Club in Kentucky and other spots off and on for four years. While she is determined to make a successful career as a horse trainer, she finds herself being bombarded by requests for publicity shots in the usual attire connected with such photos. All of which makes delightful material for the newspapers, but doesnt make Jane appear, at least she thinks ."as the serious horsewoman. A native of the Sunshine State, she attended the University of Florida for three years where she studied animal husbandry. She had been a follower of the show horse rings and from there went, it was just a short hop, into the race track field. Jane has spent most of her time on the Midwest circuit ahd this is her , first tqv onftHeefritWe;NEngUirfrfSeis- 1 sion, although, she had been at Lincoln before. The area of Massachusetts between Lawrence and Lowell, ranging for "about 40 miles, has produced its quota of jockeys in no uncertain terms. Just at this meeting alone natives from the section are Harold Keene, Paul Bohenko, Ronnie Fisher, Lu-cien Parent, Henry Wajda, Freddy Ryan and Mickey Thomas. Still others have come from this section, Tony DeSpirito to name just one, who is now riding in other areas. . . . Herbie Lewis says that Morris Simms Blessbull will be shelved for a while, having suffered a wrenched ankle in his last start in New Jersey. . . . Rockingham Park, which is bringing in a number-of new stables for the meet which opens on July 4, announces that among them will be the 15-horse string trained by Tom Waller, which includes William Ewings Alibhai Lashes, a stakes performer. Another big outfit coming to the Rock is the 26-horsestring trained by Frank .Wright, who feelfflrhlhgaftferVears absencef r
