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DERBY TRIALS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS. Colston Works Mile and Quarter in 2:11, Pulled Up and Jack Dcnman Goes a Bit Slower. Louisville, Ky., May 0. There was much good work at the Churchill Downs and Douglas Park tracks this morning, but owing to the rolling of the course at the former place close to the inner rail, "dogs" were put up there and horses working at the Downs ran around these obstructions. This fact made the work the more creditable, especially in the ease of the Derby candidate, Colston, which went the Derby distance of a mile and a quarter in 2:11 i, pulled iii. The fractionals were: 244, 305, 40, 1:02, 1:152, 1:29. i:4j, i:57i. The colt did it easily and good judges considered the work as good as 2:0S under ordinary conditions. Colston had up about as much weight as he will carry in Saturdays race, 110 pounds. Colston pulled up in fresh condition and cooled out nicely. His trainer, Baleigh Colston, was pleased with the performance. The colt is now ready and is sure to start, rain or shine, with Eddie Taplin in the saddle. Another dangerous Derby contender developed to day at Douglas Park in Jack Dcnman. He went a mile and a quarter ill 2:13, with the fractionals as follows: 12;, 24. 374, 401, 1:03, 1:174, 1:30. 1:45, 1:574. It was announced otlicially tnat he would start in the Derby with W. Branuon up. Jack Dan-man imprcsed the work-watchers as being a colt with only a fair tuui of speed, but unquestionably a good stayer. No Derby candidate has worked around here this season that rated his trial better than this son of Ornament. C. K. Lyman has announced that Itamazan will go to the iost in the Derby. He Is endeavoring to secure the services of T. Rice for the occasion. Itamazan cantered a half mile this morning In 52. He looks good and is training nicely. Bound the World, once more the Derby favorite, was slowly cantered on ilie inner track. She showed no ill effects from her sensational mile and a quarter Derby trial of yesterday. The fastest mile of the season at Donglas Park was scored by Ocean Bound, when she went the distance in 1:43. The fractionals were: 11 J, "3. 30s, 4S5, l:02i, l:15j!. 1:204. She worked the first part in brilliant fashion, but was quitting at the end. The work will do her good, as she looks well. Other work-outs at Churchill Downs: Alamitos Half mile in 53, cantering. Alma Bov Mile in 1:51, handily. Fractionals: 20. 393. 531, 1:00s, 1:23. 1:374. Could have worked iniich faster., and -.Is. init!Jiivingdaily. Angelus Three-eighths in 3S, cantering. Fractionals: 24J. still shows soreness, hut looks ready. Ben Howe Mile in 1:52, easily. Fractionals: 27, 404. 54. 1:07. 1:224. 1:374. Carlton !. Mile in 1:44?.. Fractionals: 12, 242, 37, 48., l:03j. 1:101. 1:30. Dixie Jim Half mile in 514. Fractionals: 25E. 3S. Is improving. Falcada Mile in l:IGs. Fractionals: 24J. 3S. 514, .l:03j. 1:17s, 1:30. Eased at the end and is ready for the races. Guaranola Half mile in 53. cantering. Haldemau Quarter mile in 27. easily. Ilarrigan Half mile in 55, breezing. Fractionals: 27. 41s. This is the first work he has done since a letup and he looks well. Horizon Five-eighths in 11:112, cantoring. Has bad track manners, but looks good. Kingship Quarter mile in US. easily. Light Blue Mile in 1:5S, pulled up. Is improving. Little Rajah Five-eighths in 1:00. pulled tip. Fractional: 2!i 41i. 55s. His first work at the Downs. Looks good. M. CamlKin Mile in 1:4S. handilv. Fractionals: 25j, ssj, 52, 1:0 !t, 1:18s. 1:304. Was eased up during the. final quarter and is nlxmt ready. Mary Lee Johnson Quarter milo in 24J. Mclvor Quarter mile in 24, easily.. Looks fit. New Haven Quarter mile in 25s, easily. Princess Callaway Three-quarters in 1:175. Fractionals: 24S. 37?.. 51, 1:03. A likely Kentucky Oaks candidate. Redwine Half mile in 53s. Fractionals: 25 J, 3!J. Worked freely and is good. Royal Report Mile in" 1:454. Fractionals: 124. 241, 37i. 50i, 1:031. 1:17S. 1:304. Performed impressively and looks well. Semprolus Three-eighths in 40;. His first work since coining to the Downs. Sir Cleges Mile in 1:4S-, handily. Fractionals: 253. 3SJ. 52. 1:04 J. IrlSg. l:30i. Spindle Mile in 1:40. Fractionals: 25, 3S, 51, 1:0 J J, 1:18, 1:30. is ready. Stare Half mile in 524. Fractionals: 20, 3S4. Stickpin Quarter mile in 2S. cantering. Looks well. Toplaud Milo in 1:44. Fractionals: 12. 245, 37, 4SJ, 1:024, 1:10, 1:30. Never hotter. White Wool Three-quarters in 1:204. Fractionals: 204, "04, 524, 1:051. Cantering throughout. Working Lad Quarter mile in 25s. Ymir Half mile in 504. Fractionals: 245, 3GJ. Good colt in the stable of A. B. Spreckels. J. R. Jackson was an arrival today. He is acting as agent for jockey J. Mclntyre. The noted mare Cutter, owned by Charles Bills, has foaled a handsome bay colt by Oiseau at Valley Farm. She will be re-mated with Oiseau. Edward Corrigan was at the Downs today inspecting his horses. Capt. W. H. Fcnchler, a steward of the Jockey Club Juarez, is here to witness the running of the Derby.
