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THE CALIFORNIA DERBY . Discussing possibilities of the nearby California Derby, the San Francisco Examiner of last Monday says: "The California Derby will be run at the next Ingleside meeting and will naturally come in for considerable discussion. Three weeks ago Sam McKeever and Survivor had perhaps the greatest following, but the former is not given much consideration at present, as he was a very sick colt a fortnight ago, while his only race since his sickness was anything but a promising one. Formero, owing to his impressive win the first time out this season, showed that he has regained his best eastern form and is now regarded as the most likely winner. Should he defeat Napamax this afternoon, there is no doubt that the Southern California colt will be the favorite on Derby day. Corsini is highly regarded, and will go to the post with a big following, as he is bred on Derby lines. While Olinthus may find the Derby distance a little beyond him, Galen Brown trusts to his weight-packing ability to land him close up. First Tenor is sure to be the stable reliance of Barns and Waterhonse, and, with the special preparation that he is ieceiving is sure to carry a world of money. Horton, while thoroughly game and honest, should find the weight too heavy, as he is a rather small colt. Lime Water is a grandly bred colt, and with the needed rest should be given some consideration, as he will doubtless run ahead of his receat form. Survivor, ia Pat Dunnes hands, is sure to go to tho post ready to go the race of his life, and should be a hard colt to dispose of, as he has displayed more than usual class in his recent races. The Santa Anita colors have often been carried to the front in a Derby and this year Los Medanos will be the stable representative. While showing fair class, he has been rather an unlucky colt, and may be a better youngster than generally considered. "All in all, the California Derby for 1899 has a very open appearance and should bring together the best-class field that has yet faced tho starter in this classic event. The probable starters and jockeys are as follows : "Corsini, 122 Bollman; Survivor, 122 H Martin; Formero, 122 Spencer; Olinthus, 122 Shields ; Los Medanos, 122 E. Jones ; Sam McKeever, 122 Piggott; First Tenor, 122 Thorpe; Horton, 122 N. Turner; Lima Water, 122 ."
