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Worlds Famous Epsom Derby Today LONDON England June 1 All roads lead to Epsom Downs At the historic course tomorrow afternoon the 143rd renewal of the Derby Stakes will be decided The horses that will take part are the pick of English threeyearolds They are on the grounds and ready for the biggest test of their careeis careeisThe The Derby always attracts an enormous crowd but this years at ¬ tendance is expected to reach a new high record Already racing enthusiasts from all parts of the country are pouring into Epsom and every form of conveyance is being pressed into service Arrangements have been made by the authorities to control the traffic as well as possible but acute congestion on the roads that lead to Epsom is not to be avoided avoidedThe The weather was bright and fair today but showers are the forecast for tomorrow The going is good goodOn On the eve of the race Lord Derbys Colorado winner of the Two Thousand Guineas holds his position as favorite His odds have been shortened to G to 4 Coronach is at 7 to 1 Swift and Sure 9 to i Lex 10 to 1 Apple Sammy 100 to G Finglas 22 to 1 Harpagon 25 to 1 Cimiezi 28 to 1 Macanudo to 1 and Comedy King 40 to 1 The probable starters with their riders follow Apple Sammy Jellis Lex Beary Bassoou Quirke Macanudo Lane Cimiez Smirke Pantera I Wragg Colorado Westou Review Order H Beasly Comedy King Dempsey St Marys Kirk W Beasley Coronach Childs Simon The Beggar Leach Finglas Archibald Swift and Sure Jones Harpagon Elliott Lancegaye Perrymau Tenacity Th Thwaites ThwaitesLe wattes Le Gros Kirby War Mist Esling EslingThere There have been none of the usual Derby scares this yearl The favorite Colorado has arrived safely at Epsom
