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I j | GALLOPS ONE MILE EASILY _ « G. J. Longs Braybant Impresses in Churchill Downs Workout. __ » — — Colonel Shaw Canters Mile in 1:14 to Satisfaction of Trainer Johnson — Traek Deep in Dust. » LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 2S.— Braybant. the splendid-looking son of Busy American — Anabaena, which is scheduled to carry the colors of his breeder and owner, George J. Long, in the Kentucky Derby, was given his most pretentious trial at one mile at Churchill Downs this morning and the easy manner in which the colt went about his task, made a most favorable impression upon the work watchers. It was the standout work of the morning. Owner Long, who takes a keen delight in watching his colt in his trials, missed this mornings work. He returned from a visit to Danville, 11!.. during the morning and arrived at the track too late to view the trial. Jcckcy Harris Gray had the colt under restraint for the entire distaace. Most of the watches caught the mile in 1 :13-i, the best mile the colt has turned in this season. Just to show that he had lots in reserve Braybant galloped out an extra quarter, working the full Derby distance in a fraction better than 2:14. The colt started at the stand and, going along with a frictionless stride, covered the quarter in :2l5 ; half in :49"S, and three-quarters in 1 :10. IIAHIl IS SATISFIED. Trainer Dick Brooks was satisfied with the colts showing but, attlie same time, he declared that he was not a "work horse" and it may be necessary to provide him with a pacemaker in order to get him to put forth his best efforts. Training operations at both local tracks are now going along in a mann:r that is fairly bewildering to the army of railbirds. During the early morning hours both courses are fairly alive with horses which are being given gallops or slow cantering exercises. The Downs track this morning was in excellent condition for speed trials, although it was somewhat dusty and deep. Colonel Shaw, the stalwart chestnut son of Colonel Vennie — Lillian Shaw, owned by W. II. White-house of Cincinnati, gave his trainer Lcn H. Johnson further cause for confidence when he went out unaccompanied and worked a mile in the good time of 1:44. The colt was breezing all the way, with jockey S. Strcttcn on his back. The boy rated the colt well, getting him to turn the quarter in :24rs ; half in :49%, and three-quarters in 1 :16i. Trainer Johnson still has unbounded faith in Colonel Shaw and, after watching his latest trial, declared that he would be a strong factor in the Derby, in which race he will, barring accidents, be a sure starter. His chances, in the opinion of his trainer, will be considerably enhanced should the track be heavy or muddy on the afternoon of the race. S. Stretton will ride him in the Derby. OltEGOX FIR SURPRISES. Oregon Fir, owned by Dr. G. Borgman of this city and regarded as one of the dark horses in the Derby, furnished a surprise when he worked a mile in 1 :431:-, which was easily the best trial the son of Tall Timber — Arrogance had shown this season. The colt, showing a disposition to get away from his rider, worked the quarter in :24V5 ; half in :493i, and three-quarters in 1 :1G, performing his task quite handily and to the satisfaction of his trainer, Shelby West. Mrs. George B. Cox, owner of the Parkview Stable, came from her home in Cincinnati to inspect her horses in charge of trainer W. Covington and, for her benefit, Keith, her Derby hope, was brought out and, accompanied by the crack sprinter Energy, reeled oft a halt-mile in :4S%, and three-quarters in l:16i. Keith displayed a good effort, keeping up with his more noted stable companion for the entire distance. Golden Racket and Cartago were given a spin at a half-mile. The pair- were away from a standing start at the four and one-half furlongs pole and Cartago, racing to the front, covered the half-mile in :4S%. Golden Racket was timed the same distance in :49Vs. The Fair Acre Farms Referendum was breezed three-eighths in :3G%, and Irish Pal went out with Stamford and, running away from the English-bred colt, stepped the quarter in 24% ; half in :4i ",, and three-quarters in 1:10. Stamford is a long wav from being in condition and it is doubtful if he starts in the Derby.
