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FIFTIETH KENTUCKY DERBY TODA Y Twenty Three-Year - Olds of Excellent Lineage and Trained to the Minute Named to Strive for the Golden Prize Black Gold Western Favorite — The Rancocas Stable Entry, Mad Play and Bracadale, Main Reliance of the East — H. P. Whitney9 s Transmute and Klondyke Held in High Esteem — Beau Butler, the Hope of E. R. Bradleys Idle Hour Farm — Chilhowee and Altawood Do Not Lack Admirers — Louisville Crowded as It Never Was Before, With More Arriving on Every Train Golden Jubilee Kentucky Derby Field P.P. Horse. ColorandSex. j Pedigree. Wt. Rider. Breeder. Owner. Trainer. I— BLACK GOLD blk. c. Black Toney— Useeit 126 J. D. Mooney. . .Mrs. R. M. Hoots Mrs. R. M. Hoots H. Webb 2— TRANSMUTE ch. c. Broomstick— Traverse 126 L. McAtee H. P. Whitney H. P.Whitney J. Rowe 3— KLONDYKE ch. c. Whisk Broom II.— Cresson 126 I. Parke H. P.Whitney H.P.Whitney ....J. Rowe 4— KING GORIN II b. c. Golden Maxim— Yankee Tree 126 M. Garner T. M. Murphy P.Coyne P.Coyne 5— REVENUE AGENT.... ch. c. Sir Martin— Tory Maid 126 D. Hum J. E. Madden G.A.Cochran C. H. Shilling 6— THORNDALE b. c. Sir Martin— Maud B. L 126 B. Marinelli. . . .W. R. Estill B. Block F. Burlew 7— ALTAWOOD ch. c. Master Robert— Crestwood Girl 126 L. McDermott..C. B. Head C. B. Head G. H. Keene 8— CANNON SHOT br. c. War Shot— Purer 126 G. Ellis S. Christensen Meadowbrook Stable E. F.Wright 9— MAD PLAY ch. c. Fair Play— Madcap 126 L. Fator H. F.Sinclair Rancocas Stable S. C. Hildreth 10— BEAU BUTLER b. c. Black Toney— Santa Anna II 126 L. Lyke Idle Hour Stock Farm Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable. H. J. Thompson II— WILD ASTER ch. c. Ultimus— Blume 126 F. Coltiletti . . . .W. B.Miller Greentree Stable S.P.Harlan 12— BRACADALE ch. c. Fair Play— Lock Linnhe 126 E. Sande E. Cooper Rancocas Stable S. C. Kildreth 13— CHILHOWEE b. c. Ballot— Bourbon Lass 126 A.Johnson Gallaher Bros Gallaher Bros J. C. Gallaher 14— BOB TAIL b. c. Helmet— Miss Ringlets 126 A. Wilson Idle Hour Stock Farm Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable. H. J. Thompson IS— DIOGENES ch. c. Ballot— Smoky Lamp 126 C. Ponce W. M. Jeffords Mrs. W. M.Jeffords R.A.Smith 16— GLIDE ch. f. Manager Waite— Gossip 121 W. Fronk T. C. McDowell Harned Bros. and Jones L. Jones 17— MODEST ch. c. Colin— Shyness 126 J. Wallace E. B. McLean E. B. McLean J. F. Schorr 18 — MR. MUTT ch. c. Ballot— Eden Hall 126 J. Merimee Himyar Stud H. C. Fisher A. B. Gordon 19— BAFFLING br. c. North Star III.— Badoura II 126 G. Carroll Idle Hour Stock Farm Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable. H. J. Thompson 20— NAUTICAL br. c. Sea King— Bambi 126 C. Lang Wm. Garth J. S. Cosden Wm. Garth LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 16.— One is likely to run out of superlatives before the Kentucky Derby is decided if there be a too prodigal use of adjectives at this time, but it must be admitted that never before has there been such a tremendous outpouring of sportsmen for a race and never before has there been more interest in the famous fixture. Long ago every possible accommodation had been snapped up and the crowd that appeared on the scene for the first time today has been milling around, with scant chance to do better than walk the streets or doze on a park bench. But it is. a crowd that cares little for such trifles as an hotel room. Everyone is glad he is here and the big idea is that he is to see the Derby. Early this forenoon the sun broke through and there was promise of bright summer weather. And the sun shone long enough to hold out every promise that at last after all the dreary bleak days, summer was here. But it was a false hope, and early arrivals at the track were treated to a sharp shower. The tem- perature dropped and the skies became overcast. But there is still a hope that Derby Day will be all that is to be desired in the weather way. For this particular running the track condition plays a far more important part than any other. One of the best of the New York colts on hand, the Rancocas Stables Mad Play, will be at a decided disadvantage should the course be muddy. The brother to old Mad Hatter cannot run within pounds of his real form on other than a fast track, and at the same time Mrs. Hoots Black Gold will be just as greatly benefited should the track be muddy. This applies to others in the big field, but this comparison is made for the reason that Black Gold is the chief Kentucky candidate, just as Mad Play will be I the favored among the invaders. S. C. Hildreth has an abiding faith in Mad Play, but he admits that the going must be fast for the colt to run his race. Both this one and Bracadale, his running mate, are coming to the race in the pink of condition. James Rowe, the elder, as well as his son, James, Jr., are thoroughly satisfied with the condition of Transmute and Klondyke, and they are in no sense dismayed over the recent brilliant race of Black Gsld, when he so easily defeated Wild Aster. Carroll Shilling has little to say about Revenue Agent, but he knows he is sending a good colt to the post, and "Uncle Billy" Garth says that he would naturally like to have J. S. Cosdens Nautical repeat the Paul Jones performance of 1920, but that if the son of Sea King runs a good race he will be satisfied Alex Gordon thinks a little more of Mr. Mutt each time he brings him on the track, and when the Fisher colt showed a dazzling speed in a five-eighths move this morning that astute trainer was well satisfied. Starting the Derby in the short chute makes a post position of little moment, for the reason that the field has a run of more than a quarter of a mile before the first turn is reached. But it makes a bit of difference. Black Gold has drawn number one position, and while that would have been a handicap last year, when he seemed unable to be under way promptly, it will not be the same handicap this year. The little son of Black Toney has learned to leave the post running, and there will be small chance of his being pinched off or crowded back as he was in many of his races as a two-year-old. The Whitney pair, Transmute and Klondyke, will be alongside of one another, in two and three positions, and then comes another Kentucky horse in King Gorin II., while Gifford A. Cochrans Revenue Agent and Benjamin Blocks Thorndale come next. Mad Play will start from number ten position should none of those inside of him be scratched before post time, and just outside of him will come Beau Butler, the first of the E. R. Bradley string. On through the line J. S. Cosdens Nautical is found on the outside of the big field, but, as said in the beginning, the post position should be of no moment with the long run that is afforded to the first turn. Glide, the Harned Brothers candidate, is the only filly that has been named overnight, but she is a doubtful starter. She is also Continued on fourth page. ! | 1 Fiftieth Kentucky Derby Today « ♦ ■ Continued from first page. entered in the Brown Hotel Handicap and it is possible that it is there she will make her appearance. All day there has been nothing but Derby in the air and there is the usual partisan feeling between the East and the West. The invaders have pointed out that since 1915, when the queenly filly Regret won for H. P. Whitney, the prize has been carried away to the East each year, except when Edward R. Bradleys Behave Yourself was winner in 1921. But this does not answer the Kentucky argument, for each year is a new year, and where can be found a more ; optimistic creature than the dyed-in-the-wool sportsman? « Several of the candidates were brought out this morning for the "blowing out" exercises, and not a one but evidenced complete readiness for the big question. H. C. Fishers Mr. Mutt, one that has never been remarkable for his early speed in races, showed sensational speed when he ran five-eighths in 59%, and it was the best speed test of the working hours. i James Rowe had the Whitney pair on the track and Transmute exhibited plenty of speed when he reeled off five-eighths in 1:00%. ; Klondyke, the stablemate of the son of Broomstick and Traverse, was permitted to run the full mile, and he finished out that distance in 1:39% under a nice steadying restraint all through the move. It was ; the first appearance of the Whitney pair on the track since their arrival and they created a decidedly favorable impression. Bob Smith gave Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords hope, Dfogenes, a speed test and after he had run his first three-eighths in 35 5 he was per- 1 mitted to gallop out the half in 48%. Beau Butler and Bob Tail, two of the Edward R. Bradley eligibles, were on hand, and Dick Thomp- [ son sent them along together for a speed test of five-eighths in 1:01%. Both went along hard held and, as usual, Beau Butler had the greater speed. Mrs. R. M. Hoots Black Gold continues to be the most talked-of horse that will represent Kentucky, and his task was an easy mile in 1:48%. It was a move that was entirely stisfactory to trainer Webb. King Gorin EL had a half-mile in 49% as his task. Chilhowee, one , that has worked sensationally for the big race, had an easy three- [ quarters in 1:15%, and he was under stout restraint all the way. Altawood, another Kentucky hope, galloped three-quarters in 1:17%, and the Greentree Stables Wild Aster was brought out by Scott Harlan and only asked to go a slow half mile in 53. Altogether, as far as condition goes, it is promised that all twenty that have been named through the entry box will go to the post as 1 fit as hands can make them. Track condition will play an important part, for some of the best in the big field are not partial to soft going, . while there are others that would be greatly benefited if the track should be muddy, and the deeper the better. ! "Caught on the lawn." "Kentuckys holiday." j Thus u-u „ ueal paper today head its page of news and gossip of tomorrows great race. If any turf fixture in America may be said to resemble Englands Epsom Derby — the parent of all races of this des- ignation — it is the Kentucky Derby. It stands for all that is best in racing. Surrounding it, permeating it, all but dominating it, youll find ! tradition, romance, sentiment, wealth, fashion, sportsmanship, democ- j racy, pulsating life — everything that racing must have if it is to remain 1 the greatest of all sports. A stroll about the clubhouse lawn, weaving, gently elbowing our , path among the throngs that would comfortably fill thj£_grandstands of many race courses, our eye ""*«*« fcomg Mars~hgll Kid tit m the private box of Arthur B. Hancock, Virginia breeder, the man who bred fleet St. James. Mr. Fields "straw, cerise hoops on cap" have been carried to victory in England and America. His Golden Corn was a juvenile champion in England a couple of years back. 1 In an adjoining box sits the veteran of Kentucky racing and breed- 1 ing, George J. Long, with his family. Twice he has seen his colors [ first home in the Derby — Azra by an eyelash in 1892 and Sir Huon in 1906. A smartly dressed gentleman affecting a rather brilliant striped hatband upon his straw head- covering— Frederick Johnson. In partnership with C. K. G. Billings he has experienced the congratulations, the handshaking that go to the lucky owner of a Derby winner. Omar Khayyam provided him with this seven years back. H. C. Fisher, Americas wealthiest cartoonist, who can draw a fun- 1 nier cartoon than any horseman and knows more about horses than ■ any cartoonist, is looking over the post positions assigned for the Derby. His Mr. Mutt has drawn eighteenth place. "Bud" would like him if he were twice as many positions from the rail. Colonel Matt Winn strolls quietly about the lawn, greeting visitors from everywhere, asking always for their well-being, and in other ways acting the part of the true organizer of big undertakings — has the most on his mind, but more confidence in the successful outcome of tomorrows great event than anyone about the place. Fred Burlew, here with Thorndale, secretly wishes it were Morvich — thinks he would be a sure winner tomorrow. Colonel Phil T. Chinn, as serene as always, hopes eventually that a colt he imported and sold to some patron of the sport will prove victorious. And thousands of others just as notable.
