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# A FOR THE HUNCH PLAYER Invariably the "Ayes" have it, but in this particular instance, the "Bs" have it, and we are prepared to prove the point. There is no disputing the fact because in fifty-four years, seven "Bs" have won. five "As" and "Ms ;" four "Ls" and "Ss ;" three "Ds," "Hs," "Ps," "Rs and "Ws ;" two "Es," "Fs," "Js" and "Os ;" and one each from the "Cs," "Gs," "Ks," "Ts," "Vs" and "Zs," and none from "I," "N," "Q." "U," "X" and T." Tlie foregoing may appear to belong in the realm of the cal ala, but in ivality it is nothing more than the number of times the letters of the alphabet have furnished the first letter of a Kentucky Derby winners name. Inasmuch as the letter "li" is preponderantly the one appearing most often on the front end of the Derby winners name, it augurs well for Blue Iarkspur. the winter book favorite. In reverse order it would seem that Naishapur and Ervast, particularly the former, are licked before they start. A horse with "N" forming the first letter of his name, has yet to win. Clyde Van Dusens chances, basing the opinion on these figures, are even slimmer than those of Ervast and little better than those of Nai-shapur. $
