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DERBY CANDIDATES ARE VIRTUALLY READY. Nothing hut Slow Work Required Yesterday of Eligibles for Saturdays Great Race. Louisville,. Ky.. May 10. The Kentucky Derby candidates virtually had a day of rest at Churchill Downs and Douglas Park today. The favorite, Round the World, cantered slowly once around the inner track and was then walked about the sheds for an hour or two. She looked extra well and her appearance pleased her following. Judging from W. G. Yankes training methods, he may not do much more with hor before she carries colors in the big race on Saturday next. lie will probably give her a slow quarter tomorrow and on Friday work her about half a mile. She is ready and the work-watchers, now at the Downs think she will run the race of her career on Saturday. Colston did even less than Round the World today. His trainer did not have him out for more than half an hour and he only cantered slowly for half a mile. He. too, looks fit and it is doubtful if there is a candidate for the big race that Is better trained without the advantage of a preliminary race. Ho probably will get tomorrow and Friday about the same work as the Yanke filly and then lie will be ready to face starter Mars Cassidy in the Derby. Star ORyan, James McManus Derby hope, worked three-quarters not faster than 1:30 and then after a long walk and a thorough coling out, he was put away for the day. He Is a sightly horse and looks to be as forward in his preparation as any colt that has undergone Derby training. At Douglas Park. Fez and Jack Dcnman were both out. but neither did any work worth timing, just galloping slowly around the course. The same method was pursued with Colonel Hogan at the Downs and all look ready with a bit of speed work at a shorter distance to run a good race Saturday. The track at the Downs was in greatly improved condition today. The drenching from the sprinklers and rolling brought this about. The "dogs" were removed, making it possible for the racers to run close to the rails. It was also fast at Douglas Park. Following are some of the most impressive of todays work-outs: Angelus Three-quarters in 1:18. Fractionals: 2,1. 37, 495, 1:034. Worked well, but is still sore. Avlmer Mile in 1:43. Fractionals: 125, 24s, 35J. 495, l:02i, 1:10. 1:2SJ. Ben Lasea Three-quarters in 1:215, slowing to a walk. Fractionals: 25, 391, 515, 1:03. Big Claim Three-quarters in 1:19. pulling up. Fractionals: 235, 355, 49, 1:03. A likely maiden. Bob Co. Three-quarters in 1:17, eased up. Fractionals: 24, 34J, 495, 1:03s. Looks fit. Casque Mile in 1:43. Fractionals: 124, 24s, 355, 495, 1:02J, 1:10, 1:2S5- Looks good. Day May Quarter mile in 244. Edda Mile in 1:424. Fractionals: 12, 24 J, 305, 495, 1:02, 1:152, 1:2SJ. Could have run close to 1:40 and is ready. Follie Levy fliree-quartcrs in 1:10. Fractionals: 23, 3o, -ISJ, 1:02. Never looked better and is ready. Fractionals: 235, 305, 49s, 1:03. In good condition. Fulfill Half mile in 52. Fractionals: 25, 375-Haldcman Mile in 1:44s. Fractionals: 124, 25, 37i, 005, 1:034, 1:17. 1:304. Much improved. Hanbridge Three-quarters in 1:10s. Fractionals: 23s, 30. 495, l:03i. This old campaigner is in fine fettle. Johnny Pitts One-eighth in 125. .Tovancc Mile in 1:475, eased up. Fractionals: 235, 35$, 4S5, 1:02, 1:10s. 1:32. King Olympian Three-quarters in 1:1S, handily. Lady Lightning Half mile in 504, under restraint. Fractionals: 12?, 25, 375. Has abundant speed. Louis Katz Half mile in 50. Fractionals: 245, 30. Looks ready. Mary Lee Johnson Half mile in 495. Fractionals: 21. 305. Smart filly. Maxims Pride Five-eighths in 1:03 J. Fractionals: 245, i!4. 49g. Under restraint all the way. McAndrews Five-eighths in 1:03. Fractionals: 244, 3CH, 49s. Molisande Five-eighths in 1:01?. Fractionals: 234. .TO 5, 48. Is rounding to racing condition rapidly and has her speed. Royal Report Mile and one-eighth in 1:59 J, slowing down. Fractionals: 20. 39?. 525, 1:00, 1:184. 1:32. 1:455. Rated and Is lit. Sir Denrah Half mile in 52, easily. Fractionals: 12E, 245, 38. Stone Street Three-quarters in 1:20, easily. Fractionals: 201. 395, 03. l:05it. Is training well. Strike Out Mile in 1:47, pulled up. Fractionals: 11, 234, 355, 48, l:01g, 1:10, 1:294. Has brilliant speed and is ready. Sylvestris Throe-quarters in 1:15s. Fractionals: 12, 234. 30. 494, 1:02s. The Hague Three-quarters in 1:10, slowing down. Fractionals: 23$, 354, 49, 1:03. Had all her speed. Wander Three-eighths in 3C. Warden Three-quarters in 1:155. Fractionals: 12, 235. ".0. 49J, 1:03. Zienap .Mile in 1:421. Fractionals: 244, 305, 495. 1:02, 1:154, 1:29. Never looked better in hor younger days. Judge Charles F. Price, who will preside In the stand at Churchill Downs and Latonia, will go to Windsor to officiate in a similar capacity at the close of the Latonia meeting. The management of the Now Louisville Jockey Club has required all employees who handle money to furnish surety for the faithful performance of their duties. Each man has paid a bonding company a fee to become his guarantor. Edward Corrigan, upon his return from Kansas City, whore ho -attended the funeral of his brother, Patrick Corrigan, announced that it is his intention to retire from racing following the close of the Churchill Downs meeting.
