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BIG SURPRISE IN FAIRMOUNT DERBY Chicago-Owned Karl Eitel Victor in 5,000 Collinsville Fixture ♦ Thistle Fyrn Finishes Second and Minotaur Third — Overwhelming Favorite, Naishapur, a Disappointing and Dismal Failure • COLLINSVILLE, 111., June 1. — Racing with powerful strides that indicated success before half of the mile and a quarter journey had been completed, Aldermanda John J. Coughlins good looking Karl Eitel swept on to victory in the fourth running of the Fairmount Derby, which in this instance carried a net value of 3,650 to the winner. Four lengths back of him came Thistle Fyrn, while a neck in back of her fnished Minotaur. Then there was a gap of ten lengths, and Naishapur, with a like distance, separating Bather. Naishapur, with a glamor echoing from the far western coast to Kentucky, grievously disappointed here. His poor showing was stunning. It left the big crowd awed. They sensed his defeat early, for he raced far off from the others from the start and it was quickly apparent that he was doomed to defeat, for he failed utterly to decrease the gap separating him from the leaders in spite of terrific urging of his rider. Karl Eitel, on the other hand, moved away from the barrier in bold style and took a good lead in the first quarter. His rider then look a steadying hold on him, but in spite of the restraining tactics Karl Eitel continued to stride in powerful fashion and as the race progressed there was no abatement in his pace. He led by a margin of four to five lengths at the different posts and he culminated his performance well in hand with every indication that he could have continued for considerable distance further without a show of distress. FILLYS GAME RACE. Thistle Fyrn was closest in pursuit of Karl Eitel from the start. The filly made a game but ineffectual attempt to wear down tha leader, but he was too much for her. In the last sixteenth she had to do her best to outstay the fast finishing Minotaur. The latter raced evenly and well from the start and would have been second In a few more strides. Naishapur was backed almost to the exclusion of the others in the race. His performance in the Kentucky Derby, on a racing strip similar to that which prevailed here today, was considered to vastly enhance his chances over his rivals. His outstanding failure was unaccountable. He did not seem to stride freely, as if the going was against him. The Fairmount Derby running brings Karl Eitel to the fore as a factor to be reckoned with in the Chicago rich fixtures which still are to be decided. Naishapurs showing in the race forces him lower In the rungs of the championship ladder. John J. Coughlin was not on hand to view the colts success. He made a strong effort to reach the track in time, but the automobile conveying him had a breakdown and he had a lucky escape from injury. RAIN MARS DERBY DAY. Continued rains during the night and this morning, with intermittent showers during the afternoon, somewhat marred the Derby festivals at Fairmount, which had become a gala occasion in which the socially prominent of St Louis take a stellar part. Considering the adverse weather, a surprisingly large crowd was on hand. The club house was crowded to capacity. Many notables from other cities came to witness the Derby with, its surprising result. Eight races were programmed and they provided spectacular contests for the big crowd. Nevermore, the favorite, in the opening race was downed by Jim Crow in a close finish, but it was a lucky score for the winner as Nevermore raced as if pounds the best and his failure was due to his poor start and a poor ride on the part of the diminutive V. Smith. He was away with the rear division while Jim Crow began fast and, showing a liking for the going and the most speed, held sway throughout to win by a neck. Nevermore, racing wide after his slow beginning, came fast in the last quarter and would have won in a few strides more. Im-perator outstayed the poorly ridden Doctor Glenn. Lady Emblem, a pronounced favorite, was home victress in the two-year-old filly race that served as the second. She displayed a liking for the mud and aided by a hustling ride led for the entire race and won with much in reserve from Gotta Gonow. The latter began slowly but raced into prominence with a rush and held on well for second place. Ruth Long began tiring in the stretch Continued on twenty-fourth page. FAIRMOUNT DERBY SURPRISE Continued from first page. but was good enough to outstay the weakly ridden Perjury for third place. The well backed Linger was winner of the third race. He beat home Jenny Dean, with War Grail following the pair in close proximity. Linger showed a decided liking for the going and his early speed enabled him to take command soon after the start. Though he began tardily he held to his task gamely, but at that registered a lucky victory and primarily due to the inexperience of the diminutive T. Wagnon, who rode Jenny Dean. The Audley Farms Sister Ship again demonstrated her sprinting ability by taking the crack short distance racers into camp in the St. Louis Handicap, which served as the secondary feature. Man o Wars daughter began fast and, under good riding, raced past Greenock into a good lead in the first quarter. She stood off repeated challenges later by Greenock and Poly and won in a hard drive from Poly. R. L. Bakers colors had their initial success of the meeting when Anna Beall, in a runaway style in the sixth race, won over Elizabeth Bolla and Donn Bon. She led for the entire distance and won with much in reserve. She was backed heavily and was one of the several favorites of the afternoon to succeed.
