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FAIRMOUNT DERBY OUTLOOK ♦ Prospects Bright for Crack Field in Collins villes 5,000 Feature. ♦ Clyde Tan Dusen and Other Starters in the Kentucky Classic Expected to Start In Big Eace of Jnne 1. • ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 23.— Clyde Van Du-sens next start may be in the Fairmount Derby, the 5,000 added money feature of the Fairmount Park spring meeting. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, just two weeks to the day from the running of last Saturdays great event. With the possible exception of Blue Larkspur, several outstanding contenders in the Kentucky Derby will again line up at the barrier, and in addition the probabilities are that several other eligibles of proven class that for reasons did not appear under colors at Churchill Downs, may parade past Fairmount Parks grandstand and club house-Definite advice today was to the effect that Baron Longs Ervast will be given the proper preparation over the Collinsville course to have him good and ready for the grueling contest. On his record at Tijuana last winter, the gelded son of imported Paicines — Blind Beauty commands speculative consideration as to the outcome. R. L. Bakers Judge Murphy is already at Fairmount Park and his starting in the Derby is dependant upon the showing he makes in the ,000 Collins-ville Handicap at three-quarters, the feature of the opening day next Saturday. Somewhat singularly, this is another geluing and by Omar Khayyam, an English-bred winner of the Kentucky Derby. It may be expected that several good eastern colts, which, for reasons best known to their owners and trainers, did not elect to try for the Churchill Downs classic, may be sent for the rich prize and the beatuiful loving cup that will go to the winner of the Fairmount Derby. Recent press dispatches say that the veteran Sam Hildreth has pointed the heads of the stars of the Rancocas Stable westward and since Mei Foo, Leucite, Simba and Expedite are eligible it is quite probable that the colors of Harry Sinclair may be in the parade despite the enforced absence of the owner. MUST CONCEDE FIVE POUNDS. It appears at this time, with the Fairmount Derby but ten days away, that the outstanding speculative feature is whether Clyde Van Dusen can give his recent competitors the five pounds allowance the Fairmount Derby conditions prescribe and win. It may be reasonably expected that weather conditions will be more favorable for the Fair-mount Park classic than that which prevailed at Churchill Downs last Saturday. It is almost a certainty that the footing will be more conducive to speed. Last year Clyde Van Dusen raced successfully at Fairmount Park and showed a liking for the going. And so also did Naish-apur. for he, too, was a several-time winner at the fall meeting. Giving the Wilshira Stables entry a five-pound allowance and a break of racing luck, his performance in the Kentucky Derby would indicate that owner Earl Chaffee hasnt shipped him ail the way from California solely for a change of climate. Then, too, there is Windy City and Voltear. both Illinois-owned, and Voltear, from Charles T. Fishers Dixiana Farm, all worth considering in the speculation. Charles E. Boots Durnell, with the Three Ds outfit will be in the saddling paddock with Panchio and Calf Roper and four others, including Vermajo, in reserve. There are others deserving consideration — enough so that the Fairmount Derby is sure to prove a royally exciting contest. The event this year will be the fourth renewal of the classic. In 1926 the eastern-owned Haste won from the Bradley entry, Bagenbaggage and Boot to Boot. In 1927 Colonel Bradleys Buddy Bauer won over Whiskery, the Kentucky Derhy winner, and Osmand. Last years winner was Misstep, with Toro and Jack Higgins finishing second and third, respectively.
