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Nadir Clocked in 1:38 3-5 for Mile Slated to Compete * In Carter Handicap Cayan, Bald Eagle Continue , To Display Excellent Speed For Return to Racing Wars By CO STY CARAS Staff Correspondent BELMONT PARK, Elmont, L. I., May 13. — Caiborne Farms Nadir, who has demonstrated a definite liking for the Belmont . racing strip, worked over that surface this : morning, and turned in a most impressive mile stint in 1:38%, handily. Moving with ease throughout his drill, the four-year-old son of Nasrullah — Gallita, by Challenger II., was caught the first three quarters of a mile in 1:13. Trainer Moody Jolley is pointing Nadir for the 0,000 added Carter handicap, set for renewal on Wednesday, May 20. Last year the Claiborne racer finished second in the Nassau County and Woodward Stakes while racing against older horses. The Woodward produced a stirring stretch battle between Nadir and Clem, with Clem getting the nod by a neck. Jockey Pete Anderson was aboard Joseph E. OConnells Cavan as last years Belmont Stakes winner traveled 7 furlongs in 1:27, breezing. Cavan, absent from the races since his victory in the Leonard Richards last season when he suffered a leg injury, has been training steadily under the watchful eye of trainer Tom Barry and should be seen in the entries shortly. Harris Browns Made Out indicated fitness for his seasonal debut as he stepped a mile in 1:39, handily. Trainer Woody Stephens sent Cain Hoy stables Bald Eagle 6 furlongs over the main course in a quick 1:13% while Idun, from the Mrs. Josephine Bay Paul stable, breezed a like distance in 1:18. Mile. Dianne Retains Edge Henry H. Polks stakes winner, Mile. Dianne, retained her fine edge with a half mile stint in :48. She may next be seen in major competition in the 5,000 added Distaff here Monday, May 25. Greentree stables Pop Corn, home from an unsuccessful invasion of Pimlico last Saturday, breezed 6 furlongs in 1:15% while his stablemate, Locoweed, was full of run during a half mile work in :47%. Trainer Harold Goodwin sent Tomike 4 panels in :51 while Goshen covered 5 furlongs in 1:00%, handily. Mrs. Jules Schwartz" Mark the Way ■ | drilled a crisp 3 panels from the gate in :35 while Darby Dan Stables Evening Time, an eligible for the Distaff, went a like distance in equal time. Veteran trainer Oscar White had Walter M. Jeffords Piano Jim out for a brief test and the stakes winner posted a :37 for three-eighths. On the Jamaica track, Elath, from the Hirsch Jacobs trained brigade, impressed with a 1:00% clocking for 5 panels. Mrs. Joe W. Browns Tenacious blew out ■ ! for Thursdays engagement with a 3 furlongs :36 jaunt.
