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DELLAHMS CANADIAN DERBY Kenton Stable Color Bearer Takes Fort Eries Big Feature Race Two for E. F. Whitney. FOKT EKIE. Out., July 7. The Kenton Stables Dollahm. trained by Joe Tevis and ridden by T. Parringtou, was returned the winner of the Canadian Derby at Fort Erie this afternoon over a representative band of Canadian -bred three-year-olds. Ajom ran second, with Witch Flower in third position. A field of ten started in the race, witli Ajoiu installed favorite and well supported. There was a slight delay at the post before the barrier was released, sending the field on its way. There was a slight crowding going to the first turn and Koyal Visitor, followed by his stable companion, was leading the others on the way down the back-stretch, with the remainder in close striking distance. Both Dollahm and Ajom moved up going to the far turn and the former assumed the lead. Through the stretch Ajom made a determined effort, but Dellahm held him safe and won by a length and a half at the end. A new departure was made in the race this year, the conditions calling for horses foaled in Canada. The Niagara Racing Association offered an incentive by offering ,."00 in added money and it was worth $.i,0S0 to the winner. The time for the race was 2:0S, which was an exceptionally good performance. The Tunning of the Derby this afternoon served as the magnet to attract another crowd of record proportions. There was a slight moderation of the sweltering heat which prevailed for the past few days. Todays conditions were all that could be desired. The sun was obscured by clouds and a slight breeze swept the place. E. F. Whitney cut a prominent fgure in the days racing and accounted for two of the afternoons races. Caretaker taking the Fort Erie Purse after a thrilling struggle from Devonite and Captain Scott, while By .Ilminy scored in the Water Blossom Purse. The latter ran a creditable race and won by a safe margin over Muttikins and Pongee. The latter threatened to make a runaway of it and opened a big lead, but failed to withstand the rush of the winner when challenged in . ""liie KubstiluTloTi from Simpson to Claver was productive of an excellent race on. Eddie Iticken-bachers part today. From a quick beginning Cl.iver allowed him to set a fast pace for ills opponents to follow and when he was straightened awny in the stretch the race was never in doubt. Daydue was the one to place, while Azrael was third. The winner ran the three-quarters in 1:12, the fastest time of the present meeting. DISPLEASED WITH LANCASTERS RIDING. It was reported today that the Seagram Stable lias dispensed with the services of jockey "Lancaster. Trainer P.ringloe, it is said, has on everal occasions been displeased with the lads efforts. AVhen the present meeting comes to an end Saturday Edward W. Mills, who has been connected with the Fort Erie track since it was built, will sever his relations with the Niagara Kacing Association, as he recently resigned as spirting editor of the Buffalo Times after thirty years of service and intends moving to California. M-. Mills was press agent for the Fort Erie Jockey Club, original owners of the track, resident secretary for Parmer and Hendrie. lessees of the track, and more recently local representative of the Niagara Kacing Association. Iu addition he has acted as timer and boasts of hanging out every lecord made on the course. Lady Meave, one of the imported mares in the Seagram Stable, came out of her last race with a bail log caused by being kicked at the post. The log filled and will keep her on the shelf for some time. Albert Simons and J. A. Cobiirn will ship from here to Empire City tomorrow to participate iu racing at that point. Nugent Brothers, who are campaigning a stable on the Canadian circuit, have secured a call on the services of jockey Martinez. Philistine, in the T. F. Bornman stable, struck himself in his last nice and will be rested for some time. The Borumnu stable will ship from here to Windsor. Following the running of the seventh race yesterday W. M. Cain claimed Lively from John Marino for ,000. Cain was represented in the race by Bond. At private terms this morning J. A. Coburn disposed of Leading Star and Dixie Carroll to Clarence Buxton.
