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: ..i PREPONDERANCE OF SENTIMENT NOW IN FAVOR OF GOVERNOR GRAYS CHANCES IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY 4 . a. Lexington. Ky., May 11. Governor Gray and Meridian, the present favorite and second choice for the Kentucky Derby, which is to be ran at Churchill Downs Saturday, were shipped from here to Louisville tliis morning, both looking well and apparently feeling good wluii they went into the cars. The writer has interrogated upward of 000 men of the turf for their views on Derby possibilities since the running of the Blue Grass Stakes yesterday after-nMn, and the ratio of opinion is ten to seven that, provided the day is fair and the track fast. Governor Gray will win. It is generally conceded that if the track should be the least bit muddy Governor Gray will have no chance and probably wilt not start. As trainer J. S. Evorman recently remarked, he cannot run a successful race on a track that has even been sprinkled. It is likewise tiie overwhelming consensus of opinion that Meridian is the horse that will give Governor Gray the sharpest contention for the Derby, and the same people who say that Governor Gray is u certainty in dry going, arc equally convinced that Meridian will win if It is. wet or muddy. Colston, a maiden that is reported to have been working extra well at the Downs, seems to have the call as third choice, and there arc some who are figuring that there is a possibility that he may defeat ltoth Governor Gray and Meridian. Round: the World is virtually without supporters in this section, ami there are many who are offering wagers that if she starts she will not be better than fourth. Colonel llogan and Mud Sill are given outside chances by some. It had been expected that George J. Long might send Exemplar to the post as a complimentary entry and that E. It. Bradley will for the same reason have Beach Sand or Bell Horse saddled for the race. It is not expeeted here that there will be any other starters, though some of the other eligibles may be carded over night. Capt. Jim AVilliams said today that he had absolute confidence that Governor Gray will win the Derby. "I have more confidence in this gelding than I had in Joe Cotton, with which 1 won the Derby in 1S8.V he said, "and all of the old timers know that I regarded him to be so much of a einch that I left New Orleans in the early spring and came north to wager in the future books every dollar 1 could rake and scrape together, and that I bet on him right Hp to the moment of going to the post.". It. F. Carman, owner of .Meridian, said last night: "Governor Gray is a much better horse than 1 supposed him to be. I knew that MeridianwaS-iiiilUL to the post somewhat "short :today, "yet I had confidence In him and backed him to win the Blue Grass Stakes. If lie had had the advantage of another race I would have been better satisfied with him. It is now my opinion that this race will do him a world of good and tJmfhuMriU dirtproro sufficiently to turn the tables on Governor Gray Saturday. I say this with the full knowledge that the Derby route is an eighth of a mile further than that of the Blue Grass Stakes and likewise in knowing that I am asking a horse that appears to be essentially a sprinter to win over a distance greater than a mile." Among the men who are pronounced in the opinion that Governor Gray will be returned victorious are T. C. McDowell, Henry McDaniel. Barney Schreiber, Woodford Clay, J. B. Viley. Overton H. Chenault, Irving II. Wbeatcroft, William Woodard. Frank G. Hogan, Dr. M. M. Leach. Mars Cassidy, Capt. Thomas J. Clay, G. I. Wilson and Col. W. E. Ap-plegate. "If the track is dry. Governor Gray is the horse they will have to beat." said Colonel Applegate. "As between Governor Gray and Meridian. I Will wager as I did in the Blue Grass Stakes, on Governor Gray." Charles T. Patterson, in whose stable Bound the World was quartered during the time she was at this track, said: "1 have not made up my mind conclusively as between Governor Gray anil Meridian, but I am satisfied that Bound the World has no chance to win. 1 observed her carefully while she was here and L am convinced that she will not do." Louisville, Ky.. May 11. The great filly Bound the World was given her final preparation for the Kentucky Derby here this morning. The work watchers, however, were disapiiointed. as they looked for trainer W. G. Yanke to send her a fast mile. Instead he let her go the full Derby distance in just a strong canter and she pulled up in 2:135. She had more than her Derby weight up and M. McGee, who will ride her in Saturdays race, was in the saddle. The fractional were: 125. 204, 3S, 01, 1:04, 1:174, 1:.!1, 1:445 and 1:00. The great lilly acted as if she were in a running humor and strided along like a turf queen. At no part of the trial wis she in any way extended, McGee lwlding his hands down on her withers and just letting her rate along. She is now ready for the big race. Colston, another Derby candidate, only cantered three times around the inner track today, and his trainer stated that tomorrow he would work him a mile in 1:4 ti or 1:40. and that that would be his liiml preparation for the Derby. He looks good and seems to be trained to the hour. Mud Sill, just off the cars from Lexington, was only walked alwut at the Downs. Trainer Fizer said that he had given him his final work before bringing him from Lexington, and announced that that work was satisfactory and that the half-brother to Pinkola would surely go to the post in the Derby. He has engaged T. Koerner to ride his gelding. Colonel llogan did a mile in 1:434. handily. Tlie fractional were: 124. 20, 374. OOg, l:03jj, 1:1 and 1 :i:iS- Trainer .Miller Henderson says he will surely start in the Derby. Jockey Goose has been engaged to ride him. The indications are that there will be aliout ten starters in tlie Derby. E. B. Bradleys Bell Horse was an arrival today from Lexington and will start. He will have Ganz in the saddle. There were many fast trials here today, the best of them being: , Alice Half mile in 01, easily. Fraciionals: 202, as. i? Allendale Queen Half mile In 02, cantering. Fractiouals: 2C, 3S4. Looks ready. Alma Boy .Mile in 1:44, handily. Fractiouals: 20j. ::S. OH. 1:04. 1:1S, 1:304. is getting good. Ben Prior Half mile in 002. Fraciionals: 2-1 J, . 37j. Is working well again. Brave Half mile in 47J. Fractiouals: 12. 234, 30. A likely two-year-old in Henderson and Hognns stable. Embracer Three-eighths in .17. Fractiouals: 12, 245. smart two-year-old. Fairy Story Three-quarters in 1:14. Fractiouals: 23, :;o, -172, 1:004. Had great speed and looks to be ready. Falcada Three-quarters in 1:17. Fraciionals: 204. 37?.. 01 i. 1:0-1. Seems to have all his speed. Flying Pete Three-quarters in 1:172. Fractiouals: 20j, 3S, 014, 1:04. Harrigan Three-quarters, in 1:19. easily. Fractiouals: 24, 37g. 50. 1:04. Is rapidly rounding into racing condition. Incision Three-quarters in 1:1S. Fractionals: 204. ."7?.. 00. 1:024. Intrinsic Five-eighths In 1:03. Fractionals: 24, 304, 10S . Is coining fast now. Jack Waiuwrlght Half mile in 40j. Fractionals: 244, 0J. Good work. John Louis Mile in 1:47. handily. Fractionals: 204, :7S, 51. 1:004, 1:1S4, 1:31. Was rated all the war. and looks good. Johnny MRts Half mile in 00. Fractionals: 12, 24g. ::I4. Worked with Polly Fucclle ami can beat her. Little Blue Three-quarters In 1:22. Fractionals: 204, oHJ4, 02, 1:00. Was well in hand all the way. Little Rajah Five-eighths in 1:00. easily. Frac-- tionals!jrii0i;Jii,-03sj Iwlniproviiig" rnpidlv. " Otilo .Mile in 1:47, handily. Fractionals: 204. :!7g, 01, 1:004, 1:1S4, 1:31. Worked with John Louis. Pinto Three-eighths in 42, easily. - . Polly Pucellc Half mile in 00. Fractionals: 2-18,1 3!s. Raleigh P. D. Five-eighths in 1:03. Fractionals: 214. 37;. 004. Has speed in abundance. Redwine Mile in 1:40. Fractionals: 204..37J, 01, 1:044, 1:17s, 1:304. Is working extra well. Kudolfo Four and one-half furlongs in 07. Fractionals: 231, :ai, 4oj. Worked with Sir Giles. Shut Five-eighths in 1:07, cautering. Fractionals: 205. jo, 04. Looks good; Sir Giles Four and one-half furlongs in 07. Fractionals: 234, 3iR, 4!4. Did tlie work handily. Southern Light Mile in 1:48. easily. Fractionals: 20. 3S4, 024. 1:00. 1:104, 1:334. Was cantering all the way. Syzygy Seven-eighths in 1:33. slowing down. Fraetinoals: 204, 04, 1:004, 1:104. Pulled up sore. White Wool Quarter lliile in 20J, handily. Both Sir Dawn and Star ORyau are eliminated from the Derby. George J. Long will have no representative in the race, as he has decided not to start Exemplar. John W. Schorr is here from Memphis to sec the running of the Derby for the. first time in years. "Tex" Foreman is again training the filly Attentive, which was taken sick at Jacksonville. Charles Hughes lias arrived from Lexington. His horses will be here tomorrow. George P. Brazier, formerly trainer for C. It. Ellison, came from Memphis. He says a special train will leave that city tomorrow night, carrying a crowd of Derby enthusiasts. L. P. Doerhofers filly Ursula Eniiua is still ailing at Lexington. She will not le returned here until she recovers. It. F. Carmans Derby candidate Meridian arrived at tlie Downs from Lexington. Governor Gray is due tomorrow morning. Jabot, II. P. Headleys candidate, will not be a starter. While at Lexington, Henry McDaniel turned out R. L. Thomas two-year-old fillies Lady Xute and Miss Thorpe. The Turk, one of the most highly regarded Of the ravers in R. F. Carmans stable, is tlie only one of the local division of the stable that has not been taking regular work since arrival here. The Withers Stakes winner of 1010 is not in any serious condition, but his daily work indicates that lie is on the ailing list. All the others in the Carman string have been busy on the course every day. Mr. Carman has what appears to 1m? some promising timber in the two-year-old division of his stable. John F. Schorr will divide tlie big stable of which lie is in charge and will send a division to the Canadian circuit tracks. His father, J. W- Schorr, will personally look after the Canadian division, while, the younger Schorr will remain here and then go to Latonia with the horses that will, be in his care. Edda is one that will go to Canada. This crack tilly has numerous engagements on the Canadian tracks.
