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Twenty Years Ago Today Chief Turf Events of April 10, 1905 Racing at Washington, D. C, New Orleans, Memphis and San Francisco. The running for the Tennessee Oaks, the feature race at Montgomery Park, Memphis, was marred by the death of C. R. Ellisons Lady Inez, one of the best fillies of her age in the West. The fdly began staggering just as the back stretch was entered and at the end of three and one-half furlongs dropped and expired instantly. It was found that death was due to bleeding. There were persons inclined to blame jockey Buchanan for the death of Lady Inez. They contended that when Lady Inez began staggering Buchanan, on Lady Savoy, bumped into her sharply, causing her to fall. Buchanan when questioned as to the mishap stated that his mount was two lengths in the clear at the time. This was supported by the patrol judge. The victory of Lady Savoy, though the mishap was regretted, was most pleasing to her owner, W. Gerst. She was prepared for this race by William McDaniel, the chief trainer of the Gerst stable, but was saddled today by his brother Henry. Barney Schreiber felt chagrined before the running of the Oaks because he could not start his filly Angle t a. The injury she received while at the post in her last start was responsible for her remaining in the stable. Mr. Schreiber thinks so well of her that he said: "I am willing to bet ,000 that she can beat the winner doing anything. Five in all started for the Oaks, which calls for one mile for three year-old follies.
