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WORLDS FAMOUS EPSOM DERBY RUN TODAY = -_ =.9 ♦ CROSS BOW FAVORITE Lord Astors Representative First Choice for Big Race. i A. K. Macomber Only American with Prospective Starter — ONeill to Ride Him. i SPECIAL CABLEGRAM. LONDON. England. May 26.— Already the annual pilgrimage of racing enthusiasts to Epsom Downs, where the historic Derby Stakes will be decided tomorrow afternoon, has begun. The big race appears on the eve of the running to be a decidedly open one. Lord Astors Cross Bow occupies the position of undisputed favorite on the eve of the race. He is quoted at 5 to 1, while H. E. Morriss Manna is at 11 to 2. King George V.s Runnymede is at 18 to 1. A. K. Macomber is the only American owner who will send an entry to the post. The Sirdar is expected to start In the Macomber colors, but he is a rank outsider. Frank ONeill, although he has severed his connection with the Macomber stable, will ride the colt. Following are the probable starters, with their owners, riders and probable odds on those quoted at 50 to 1 or less : King George V.s Runnymede Childs. 18-1 lord Astors Cross Bow Bullock 5-1 Sir George Bulloughs St. Becan Elliott 18-1 Sir George Bulloughs Ethenarch Beach J. D.frmens Ptolemy II. Stern 100-7 Iord Derbys Conquestidor Weston... 9-1 Mrs. R. W. Fosters Flying World Thawtes Lord Glanelys Sunderland Perryman. 45-1 H. P. Hornungs Bucellas Jellis 33-1 Charlie Howards Priory Park Achi- bald 50-1 Sir Charles Hydes Dignity Dempsey. 25-1 Aga Khans Zionist Carslake 20-1 A. Lowrys Pons Asinorum Wadsworth 33-1 A. K. Macombers The Sirdar ONeill. H. E. Morriss Manna Donoghue 11-2 Mrs. W. Rapphels Warminster Smyth 40-1 Sir John Rutherfords Solario Beary . .100-8 Sir Ernest Tates Roidore Hulmeirer Maj. A. Vorgars Voict Lane 45-1 V. T. Thompsons Dalmagarry Winter J. B. Joels Marksman Fox Lord Roseberys Tissaphernes Jones.. Sir Hedworth Meux1 Constante Beasley A. C. Ioannous Mint dOr Richards.. Sir Abe Baileys Foxlaw Evans Sol Joels St. Napolean Wragg W. M. G. Singers Sparus Brennan 50-1
