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6 FINE SPRING WEATHER Adds Zest to Training Operations at Louisville. - Trio of "Bud" Fisher Horses Work Well Keene Bros. Promising Stable. LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 27. Taking advantage of pleasant spring weather and improved trades, trainers of Kentucky Derby eligibles at both Churchill Downs and Douglas Park this morning sent their charges along at a merry clip at distances greater than any of the aspirants had been asked to traverse since the spring season of training commenced. "With the sun beaming from a cloudless sky and the breath of spring in the air, the morning was excellent for training operations, and the best work was done since the horses had emerged from their winter quarters. To Alex Gordon, trainer of the H. C. Fisher stable, fell the distinction of being the first to send his charges at a good pace over a mile route. His two Kentucky Derby colts, Mr. Mutt and Comic Artist, and his Kentucky Oaks candidate, Nellie Morse, were the ones to go the increased distance. They acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of their trainer. Nellie Morse and Mr. Mutt galloped together and the filly, getting the best of the start, easily led her stable companion all the way and covered the mile in 1:46. It took Mr. Mutt 1:47 to cover the mile, the fractional time being 27, 54, 1:20 and 1 :47"f.. No middle fractions were taken on Nellie Morses work as all of the watchers were timing Mr. Mutt. Comic Artist was then brought out and sent a mile, which he covered in 27, 54, 1:23 and 1:51. While nothing sensational was attempted the three moves showed the horses to be in capital condition ajid well advanced in their preparation. G1TSY KISQ mOMDTENT. At Churchill Downs chief interest centered in Gypsy King, Polo Grounds and Check, the three colts that "W. S. Walker is preparing for the Derby. They were sent together three-quarters in 1 :26 and pulled up in good fettle. Gypsy King, undoubtedly the best of the trio, raced forwardly all the way and easily outpaced Polo Grounds, his closest competitor, at the finish. Sanola and Glide, in the stable of Harned Bros. and Jones, were wcrked five-eighths and were under restraint all the way. King Gorin II. and Bourbon Boy were also given useful workouts at five-eighths. Altawood was worked in preparation for a short gallop Friday and on Sunday he will be asked to go a mile in good time. Black Gold, as usual, commanded much attention when, he galloped around the track a couple of times aiyl his fine appearance was freely commented upon. The son of Black Toney was full of desire to run and it took all of his riders efforts to hold him together. Wise Counsellor and Worthmore were also cantered for a couple of miles. They will be sent along for fast work at three-quarters Friday morning. T. M. MURPHY YISITOE. T. M. Murphy was a visitor at Douglas Park for the purpose of inspecting his band of two-year-olds that J. J. Flanigan has had quartered there all winter. The youngsters under Flanigans care have thrived wonderfully and since being put into action in training have shown up well. The names selected for the two-year-olds were announced by owner Murphy and are as follows: Hurry Inn, b. c, by Golden Maxim Hasty Chick ; Golden Green, b. f, by Golden Maxim Green Dawn ; Sorline, ch. c, by Boots and Saddle Pearl G. : Boot Ring, ch. f, by Boots and Shoes Wishing Ring; Golden Lynne, b. f, by Golden Maxim Lady of Lynn ; Bim, b. c, by Golden Maxim Bimeby ; Lady in Gold, b. f, by Golden Maxim Lady Lexington, and T. M. Moore, b. c, by Golden Maxim Eva K. In addition to the above Flanigan is training in his own interest the three-year-old Anna M. and a two-year-old filly by Lougli Foyle Girl of Allah, that has been named Test of Time. The stable of J. O. and G. II. Keene, now Continued on eighth page. FINE SPRING WEATHER Continued from first page. in training at Churchill Downs, in charge of G. H. Keene, is a most promising one, being particularly strong in two-year-old material. The latter number fourteen head, of which six are by Luke McLukc, three by Ballot, two by Thunderer and the remainder by equally well known sires. The only older horses in the stable are the four-year-olds Flowers of Love and Alice Blue Cown. Ham Keene is also training the Kentucky Derby candidate Altawood for C. Bruce Head. Three of the mares that raced successfully during the past few years in the Keene colors are now being used as brood mares. Miss Muffins has been bred to Cudgel ; Comedie dAmour has been mated with Ballot, and arrangements have been made to breed Jeanne Bowdre to Man o War. The advance guard of the racing contingent from Havana arrived Thursday when a number of officials, owners and jockeys got in from the Cuban capital. W. H. Shelley, who acted as racing secretary, was among the number and reported that S. C. Nuckols, who served as presiding judge at Havana, had gone to Cincinnati for a short visit. Jockeys W. Fronk and T. Brothers were also among the arrivals. Fronk reported upon his arrival to the stable of Harned Bros. and Jones, while Brothers will again attach himself to the stable of Dan Lehan. Four carloads of horses that left Havana Tuesday were due to unload at Churchill Downs late Thursday night. The consignment includes the stables of T. E. Mueller, W. L. Drake, Jim Everman, Jim Gass and L. F. OLeary.
