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BREVITYS FAST TRIAL Kentucky Derby Favorite Goes Mile in 1 :4235, Under Restraint. Gains New Admirers by Impressive Work Coldstream Arrives at Churchill Downs. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 15. Swinging into the more serious phase of his preparation for the sixty-second Kentucky Derby here on May 2, the slashing Brevity, regal ace of the stable of Joseph E. Widener of Philadelphia, turned in a sparkling trial under favorable conditions at Churchill Downs this morning. Literally forcing those who were inclined to find fault with him following a sluggish trial on Monday to swallow their criticisms, the strapping Florida Derby winner galloped eight furlongs early this morning with such ease and rhythmic action that his rank as the favorite for the 0,000 added classic is more secure than ever. Though a notoriously poor worker, the Philadelphia-owned hopeful roared over the distance with his neck bowed under the stout restraint of his regular exercise rider, Adam Schlang, in 1:42. Considering the manner in which it was accomplished, the trial was a standout among Derby gallops here this spring. At every stage of the drill, Brevity appeared unusually eager to put more effort into his running and as this is not characteristic of the horse when not equipped with blinkers, his exhibition greatly pleased trainer Pete Coyne and others connected with the Widener camp. Coyne pointed out that Brevity probably was moved to greater effort by the company of a stablemate, Shot Up, at the outset of the workout. Shot Up, however, was unable to keep pace with his more illustrious companion and aside from causing Brevity to get down to real business was of no further assistance. However, in providing the incentive for Brevity to show his best, Shot Up proved a useful foil and how fast he worked was of no importance. DISPLAYS FINE FORM. Following a short gallop, the Widener horses broke in the front stretch and before going the first quarter, which he covered in :24, Brevity already had something of a margin over Shot Up. Brevity went on a half mile in :49 and three-quarters in 1:15, as against 1:15 for Shot Up. In the final quarter, which he traversed in :27, Brevity, though Shot Up had been pulled up, continued to manifest a desire to increase length and rapidity of his stride, but was prevented from doing so by his rider. Following the trial, the Derby favorite was followed to his barn by quite a gallery of horsemen and early work watchers. He cooled out splendidly and his morning activities, which trainer Coyne inaugurated about 7 oclock, were over in little more than an hour. Brevitys next work day will be Saturday. Other Derby workouts today engaged some of the lesser lights among the nominees. They were Mrs. R. J. Murphys Lawyer Brigade and J. F. ONeils Judge Kava-nagh, which worked at Churchill Downs, and O. F. Woodwards Zsar, which is training at Douglas Park. All turned in slow moves, Zsar going a mile and a furlong in 2:05, Lawyer Brigade traversing a mile in 1:46 and Judge Kavanagh breezing three-quarters in 1:21. Two more important candidates for the Derby arrived on the scene today, when C. B. Shaffers Coldstream was unloaded from Coldstream Stud and Charles T. Fishers Erin Torch from Dixiana. Coldstream came in with a consignment which included two other eligibles, though less highly regarded. They are Bulwark and Noble Star, owned by E. Dale Shaffer, son of the owner of Coldstream Stud. Alex Gordon has charge of the three Shaffer horses, while Clyde Van Dtisen is the Dixiana trainer. The announcement that trainer Coyne Continued on nineteenth page. BREVITYS FAST TRIAL Continued from first page. plans to start Brevity in one race before he fills his engagement in the Derby, enlivened interest in Derby quarters, where it already has reached almost fever heat. Unless something happens to change Coynes program for the sensational Florida Derby winner, the J. E. Widener colt will be on public exhibition for the first time since that Hialeah Park stake to complete the mile Trial Purse on Tuesday prior to Derby day. In this he may be expected to encounter several other well regarded candidates for the 0,000 added race. In this race, which will complete Brevitys preparation for the Derby, he will be ridden by his Derby pilot, Wayne Wright, as that young saddle star is reporting back to trainer Coyne here on Saturday of this week. Wright is in California, where last Saturday he was astride Top Row when the Santa Anita Handicap winner took a sound beating back of Major A. C. Taylors Kentucky Derby threat, Indian Broom, in the Marchbank Handicap. Also arousing interest, though hardly as keen as that manifested in the Derby, is the forthcoming renewal of the Clark Handicap, which honors the memory of M. Lewis Clark, founder of Churchill Downs. This fixture, which up until 1902 was run as the Clark Stakes, will be run over the distance of a mile and a sixteenth on April 25, opening day of the meeting. Sixty-seven were nominated and with a number of eligibles already on the ground and indications pointing to the presence of others, it should prove a fitting headliner for the first days sport. Secretary and handicapper William H. Shelley plans to complete the assignment of weights in ample time for their public release some time next Monday.
