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i , t t . J J . * ". ! J J . J ! l SHIELDS CONFIRMS RUMOR States, However, That Penthorn Displayed No Signs of Lameness — May Use X-Ray. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 11.— Milo Shields, trainer of the Penthorn Stable, arrived yesterday from his home in Falls City, Neb., where he had been visiting since the close of the Jefferson Park meeting. The horses in his charge arrived from the South about a fortnight ago, and are at Churchill Downs. Included in the list under the care of Shields is the three-year-old Penthorn, an eligible to the Kentucky Derby, which raced at Xew Orleans during the winter campaign. Rumors that had been afloat regarding Pen-thorns condition were denied by Mr. Shields, but he did admit that his colt had a slight ailment in his left front leg. caused when he struck himself in his last race at Jefferson Park. According to trainer Shields, the foot filled up somewhat, but the colt displayed no signs of lameness. The exact nature of :he injury cannot at present be determined, and it may be necessary to resort to the use of the X-ray. Trainer Shields asserted that Penthorn has had a saddle on every morning since reaching the local track, and the colt was galloped two miles the morning after his trainer reached here. It is also declared that the colt is right now fit and ready to race.
