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, 1 IVAN GARDNER WINS DERBY C. S. WILSONS COLT VICTORIOUS IN RICHEST RACE OF PALMETTO PARK SEASON. Old Ben Is Withdrawn Because of Unfavorable Track Conditions and W. G. Yankes Jockey Has Mount on Winner Charlestonian, Favorite, Is Third. Charleston, S. C, February 2S. The third running of the Palmetto Derby here today resulted in a sensational victory for C. S. Wilsons Ivan Gardner over Indolence, with the favorite. Charlestonian, In third place. Tlie gross value of this, the richest race of the Palmetto Park season, was ,000, of which tlie winners net portion was ,000. Ivan Gardner was by 110 means best, but the gilt-edged ride that jockey Borel gave him accounted for his success. Indolence should have won off by himself. His failure was in the main due to interference suffered during the stretch racing, for which Charles-toiiian, handled by Itoscoc Goose, was to blame. P.orel had Ivan Gardner well in hand during the first three-quarters, while Czar Michael and Deposit were being subjected to the suicidal tactics of racing each other into exhaustion. Charlestonian and Indolence were close up until the lower turn was reached. Both then moved up with a rush and displaced the leaders. Ivan Gardner at this point was fifteen lengths behiud, hut responded to his riders call and came fast into tlie stretch. Indolence and Charlestonian were then practically 011 even terms, but Indolence, running in an outer positiou. was Iieing crowded to the outside. A furlong from the finish the leaders were bumping each other sharply. Borel, at this juncture, began to put forth his best efforts on Ivan Gardner and, the colt showing bulldog gameness. gained so fast that seventy yards from the finish he passed into the lead. His winning margin was a length. Indolence shook off Charlestonian with ease near the end. Ivan Gardner and his jockey were given a great ovation on their return to the stand. The stewards held jockey Goose to blame for the interference suffered by Indolence and suspended him for the remainder of the meeting. It was the general opinion after the race that Jiorel could have won on any of the three contenders that ptaeef. Weather conditions were again disagreeable. A steady rain began just before time for the opening race and continued uninterruptedly during the entire af tern 5011. The attendance, considering the weather, was of generous proportions, but fell short of the big crowd that would have been on hand had the weather been propituous. Tlie bad going prevented Old Ben from being among the Derby starters, as his owner was convinced from his showing in a former start in the mud that he would be unable to win. There was some disappointment over the colts absence, as he was held in the greatest favor until tlie severe weather came. Aside from the Derbv, the other races were interesting and pleasing to tlie spectators. Betting was of immense proportions ami the failure of most of the choices entailed good profits for the twelve layers. Beginning on Monday and during tlie rest of the meeting the horses will go to the post for the first race at three oclock. The change in time was made for the convenience of local business men. Jockey H. Connelly will leave for Lexington tomorrow with the G. W. J. Bissell stable. He has been engaged to ride for the Pittsburgh turfman during the spring season of racing in Kentucky. Jockey Borel will accompany W. G. Yanko to Louisville. They will leave on Monday. Senor J. Todd purchased several more horses this afternoon for shipment to Venezuela. He wou with one of them. Floral Crown, the Canadian-bred horse that took the first race. This was the fourth victory that tlie Todd stable has scored at the meeting. News reached here this afternoon of tlie death of M. II. Norton, of Baltimore. Mr. Norton was ono of the old guard of racing men. Some years ago he was associated in tlie ownership of several horses with M. T. Danaher. The following is a list of horses sold in the paddock previous to tlie races this afternoon: Lance-wood, J. W. Pangle. 0: Sam Bernard, AV. Mayzck, 1914.sh5: Sir Edgar. II. G. Bedwell. ,000: Tomboy, J. Todd, 00: Jet Busy, J. Todd, 10; Nello, J. Todd, hB100; Lagrange, J. Todd. 00: Cuttyhunk, G. Hilton. 1914.sh0; Monkey, J. Todd. 50. Lost Fortune was claimed by It. F. Carman for . Tliis was in retaliation for the claiming of Water Lad. The track at Palmetto Park this morning was deep and heavy when the following work-outs took place: Buzz Around Half mile in 51. Colonel Cook Three-quarters in 1 :22. Dicks Pet Three-quarters in 3:24. Fathom Half mile in 50. Good Day Five-eighths In 1:05. Gordon Half mile in 53. Helen .AL Half mile in 54. Irish Gentleman Three-quarters in 1:22. L. IT. Adair Three-quarters in 1:22. Mollie Richards Half mile in 52. Monocacy Half mile in 54. Progressive Three-quarters in 1:24. Sleeth Half mile in 53. Susan B. Five-eighths in 1:0S. Towlon Field Three-quarters in 1:25.
