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WINTERGREEN WINS DERBY LEADS THROUGHOUT IN KENTUCKYS BIG RACE AND WINS OFF BY HIMSELF. Miami About as Easily Second, with Dr. Barkley Third — BiK Attendance Views the Race and Takes Kindly to Mutuels. Louisville. Kv.. Has ::.— J. is. Kospess Nek Welles colt. Wintorgreou. landed tin- thirty fifth Kiiitiirky Derby from a good hand of three-year-olds in tin- presence of a large gathering. J. N. Camdens Miami was four lengths back of the win ncr and three lengths in advance of Dr. Barkley. which beat Sir Cateshy a head for third place. Wintorgreens performance was a sparkler and proyes hiin a sipierior three-year old. He was nearly thrown soon after the start when Dr. Barkley collided with him. lint Powers made him NOW iMickly and. going into a long lead, had Miami, his nearest pursuer, driving hard after going a mile to keep in striking distance. Earlier in tin1 race Miami had 1 n crowding Wintergreen for the lead, but the Hps|ii-s colt never faltered and stayed in game fashion through the stretch. The di ao|Kinlments of the race proved to be Friend Harry. Direct. Michael Augelo aud Warficld. The first named was considered highly y his con motions, but after running prominently for a half, lie tired badly. The going, made soft by the earl; morning rain, might have militated against him. but not sufficiently to warraut the belief that he is in the same form he showed as a two-year-old. Direct and YVarfield had no apparent mishaps and then running was decidedly disappointing. A steady rain during the morning hours threat cued to mar todays «port. and caused many a love: of racing to remain away from the course. Shortly after the noon hour the sun made a desperate struggle to break through the clouds and by racing lime it had cleared sufficiently to warrant the belief That no more rain would fall. The crowds were lute in eoming and at post time for the first race not oyer 10.000 people were on the grounds. This number was augmented by probaibly 5.000 wlien the horses were called to the i ost in the Derby: Had ilie weather remained clear during the morning liours a record-breaking attendaiK-e would have bem present. The management expressed satisfaction at the attendance, considering the weather, and they were more than pleased at the heavy speculation indulged in in the mutuels. there being nearly 02,000 bei in the niutuel machines. The auction pools sales Hit also beau and it »H established a High mark for a single days wagering through the new sys team. Todays card whs one of the best in years, alio furnished high-class racing. The finishes in some of the races were close enough to suit the most fas tidious. and kept the crowd in a high pitch of excitement all the time. iSeveral surprises, cause! by tln defeats of the favorites, gave the long-shot players a chance. The victories of Cymbal. Southern Gold and Kthelburg were unexpected. In the opener. Crystal Maid repeated her Lexington performance by taking Dainty Dames measure in easy style. Royal Tourist, the favorite, failed to show much speed and was never a serious contender. Hugh McCarren upset calculations by taking the second purse in a furious drive with his Kthelburg from Martine H. T. C. McDowells Whim was the liest fancied in the race, but failed to run to expectations on account of being forced wide most af the time. Tom Dolan and Enfield fought it out as a team in the third race aud finished in the order named to the chagrin of those who had pinned their faith to Enfield. Southern Holds head victory over Donau was attributable to Heiilel. who gave the favorite an overconfident ride and allowed Southern Gold to get loo big a lead on him in the first three furlongs. The closing race went to Cymbal, which showed the most speed and had enough in reserve to outstay St. Klmwood. owner Rospess was highly elated after Winter greens victory. He had taken extra pains to point Wintergreen for the Derby, and felt sanguine of success after the colts showing on tlte opening dav at Lexington, when he ran Miami to a head and conceded him fifteen pounds. Mr. Respess has at his farm a weanling sister to Wintergreen and a yearling half brother by Six Shooter. Delegations were on hand from Chicago. Lexing Ion. Nashville and Memphis. The local folks were not out in as great force as in former years. Thecal ly rain had much to do with keeping them away. Twelve niutuel machines were in operation — four were for straight bettors, three for place ami five tor show bettors. The money takers ami clickers a/crc kept at top speed during the entire afternoon. The Kentucky Racing Commission members failed to ini-et to pass on jockey Mountains latest application for a license. The rider had confidently expected that ho would be restored to favor this afternoon and came to the track prepared to accept mounts. Jockey A. Walsh was fined 5 by the starter for disobedience at the post in the closing race. In acknowledging his thanks to the New Louis TiIe Jockey Club for the extension of courtesies ti himself and wife. Governor A. K. Willsou has writ ten a letter certain to please turfmen all over Amer ica. Its sentiment is so in keeping with the ideas of those individuals, wtio like fair plav and personal rights, that the officials of the Jockey club asked for and secured permission to use it. It is as follows: "Governors Mansion. "Krankfort. Ky.. April 30. 1909. New Louisville Jockey Club — I thank you for tin courtesy of the invitation to attend the spriug race lioeting. which opens May 3. ami for the ticket and ladys card for Mrs. Willson. "My many weeks confinement al home and ah Statu from my office make it doubtful whether I can come to the meeting, but I am sure that I feci aud thank you for the chance and the courtesy. "With best wislies for the meeting, worthv of the traditions of this great snort from time immemorial. "Yours truly. "Augustus E. Willson."
