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KENTUCKY DERBY DAY HERE Largest Field in History of Race Named to Go to the Post Probable Odds and Riders and andPost Post Positions Drawn by bythe the Horses LOriSVILLK Ky May 7 The fortysixth Ken ¬ tucky Derby running will probably be over a muddy track Itain began shortly after midnight steadily at first and intermittently this morning saturating the course thoroughly Colder but clear weather is predicted by the weather bureau for tomorrow Track conditions seemingly will not be effective in reducing the number of starters in the big fixture for twenty two have been named us likely to strive for the prize of 30000 and coveted honors that so with the winning This marks the largest number of probable starters ever named in any single running of the famous race which had its inception in IS75 when Aristides affectionately termed The Little Red Hoss beat what was then considered a big band of fourteen others othersIt It is a far cry from 1875 to the present and in comparison racegoers of today would have regarded the initial Derby running as being under primitive conditions compared with the elaborate facilities BOW in use for the comfort of the Derby Day vis it or However the few oldtimers that annually make the pilgrimage to the Downs to witness the now famous threeyearold race seemingly prefer the old to the new for they lovingly and famil ¬ iarly recount the hard and grueling struggles indulged in by earlier winners and minutely de ¬ scribe humorous and pathetic incidents in con ¬ nection with Derby days of the long ago agoThe The change from a fast to a muddy track has only served to make more complex the probable outcome and opinion continues as diversified as before with respect to the victor for it is un ¬ likely that there will be a victress in the race though two speedy fillies are named as starters By virtue of numbers the Whitney trio continues in most favor but the I ft pair consisting of Donnacona and On Watch is steadily moving for ¬ ward in the speculators estimation the muddy going enhancing their chances Donnacona showed a brilliant last quarter this morning over the muddy track in 24 seconds after a stiff previous thrcciUiirtcrs gallop gallopThe The question of a rider for him was settled this morning when W J OBrien was secured to pilot him Trainer Ilirsch continues chagrined over the enforced failure of Robinson to carry out the rid ¬ ing engagement Incidentally the reported price of 35000 paid by James McClelland to D B Lester for the jockeys contract has shrunk 10000 25000 being the exact sum paid paidThe The changed track has caused Ieare Pennant to loom up more strongly than before though the extreme outside post position that he drew may operate to his disadvantage IVace Pennant is known to be partial to a muddy track and for that reason has attracted strong support for himself His final Derby trial did not impress the close ob ¬ servers to any great degree and his effort to run out was commented on extensively If his run ¬ ning out penchant is due to some foot or leg ail ¬ ment it will probably not manifest itself so readily on a soft track as it would on a hard course In the antepost betting he is almost as well re ¬ garded as the Whitney and Loft entries The Ral Inrr pair Blazes and Paul Jones are considered benefited by the changed going and 5 beginning to engage attention and some scattering support Sandy Pcal despite his triumph ovepsome of the cracks he met in his only race inMaryJand is only attracting passing attention There ris a disposi ¬ tion to question his soundness and it is said that he has had to undergo considerable tubbing since his arrival in these parts His owners announced J Williams as his rider riderOf Of the twentytwo named at Joast four are doubt ¬ ful By Colly is certain not to go and Golden Broom is also adverse to the track Westwood and Simpleton are others expected to decline declineThe The announced jockeys wiio will ride and the probable odds that will prevail against the starters ynd their allotted post positions follow 1 Herroii J Butwell 301 2 Paul Jones T Rice lil lilS S Prince Pal Schuttinger JOl 4 By Colly Lyke 1001 5 Upset not named 41 41C C Patches J Hanover 10O1 7 Golden Broom Rnsor 301 301S S Donnacona OBrien Yv r 41 0 Westwood Canter V 1001 10 Simpleton Wida 1001 11 Damask Ambrose 41 12 Bcrsagliere T Murray 151 13 Sandy Beal J Williams 101 14 David Harum Fairbrother 201 13 Ethel Cray A Collins 301 15 Cleopatra McAtee 201 17 kliiiioiil IJusor WJL 18 On Watch Barrett 41 411U 1U Wildair Fator 41 20 Blazes Kummer 131 21 Sterling CaUaliHii SO1 22 Peace Pennant M Garner 31 31Trainer Trainer James Rowe is trying to have J Rodri guc3 come here to ride Upset and in the event of liis failure to secure him inay ride Lyke who will be available if By Golly is not a wtartcr wtartcrEverything Everything is in thorough readiness for the open ¬ ing at the Downs and the initial days card is a splendid one considering that the track probably will be muddy The addition of a mtle chute at this track j responsible for the increase in num ¬ ber of starters over the track in races at three quarters and up to a mile Fifteen will hereafter be allowed ti contest in these dashes In race aiiuiid tin turns file former limit of twelve will be Iho greatest number in the fields fieldsThe The steady inquiring of Immunity to witness the Derby continues unchecked and the additions threat i to bring the visiting list up to the greatest number that has ever been to racing in the Tails City Rain or shine Churchill Downs tomorrow prom ¬ ises to be the abiding place of the biggest throng that ever witnessed a sporting event in Kentucky In expectation of the big crowd every arrangement has beeii perfected by managers Whin Grainger and their staff of assistants The huge force of employes have worked untiringly t bring about Arrangements that will mak for the comfort of the visitors and facilitate the opening days pro ¬ ceedings ceedingsReserved Reserved space in the spacious grandstand has been at a premium for some time and is now unobtainable The boxholdcrs include notable per ¬ sons in every walk of life Financial circles will be well represented and among the visitors is Barney Bariich Harry Sinclair Harry Payne Whit ¬ ney Hall K Knapp and a host of others othersThe The largest outoftown delegation will be from Chicago Xcarly a dozen special trains had to be used for their accommodations Many parties from the Windy City came in special cars and in ¬ tend to use them during their sojourn here for sleeping quarters quartersXew Xew Orleans sent a big iielegation headed by B C McClelland president of the Business Mens racing association operating the Fair Grounds Track Others in the party include Al Muller T C Anderson Remy Dorr A Burgiass M George P Frigerio and P Bauer BauerFrank Frank J Brnen general manager of the Ha ¬ vana track and formerly assistant to John Hach meistcr at Douglas Park and Latoiiia was an ar ¬ rival from Havana to witness the Derby He will Tel urn to Havana by way of Xew York YorkFrank Frank C Bain owner of Patches came from California last night to witness the performance of his colt in the Derby P h Jones who with his brother Monfort Jones races a pretentious string in charge of Snapper Garrison was among the newcomers and will watch with interest the part played by Kthel Gray in the big race She will carry the Jones Brothers colors Former Congressman George W Lott arrived this morning He is sanguine that his pair Donnacona and Oi Watch will perform satisfactorily in the big race raceF F J Kelley was among the arrivals lie re ¬ grets failure to have a representative in the Derby but has promising material for next year yearKd Kd W Simms and Henry P Oliver who jointly own Prince Pal arc both on hand and will be in ¬ terested in the showing of hc colt in the Derby DerbyThe The First Division Band will come over from Camp Xachary Taylor and give a concert Derby Day One hundred members of the military po ¬ lice from the division will also be on hand Derby Day DayFormer Former jockey Lloyd Gentry who is now train ¬ ing the Beach Stable had to leave this morning for his home in Greenville Texas when advised ol the death of his sister sisterII II Farrell has turned over all the K Cebrian horses to John Ixjwe wh will nice them in his name owing to a death in his employers family familyCincinnati Cincinnati is expected to send a delegation in excess of 2000 to witness the Derby Many ot the visitors will remain for the entire meeting
