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DERBY ACTIVITIES AT DOWNS Coldstream and Other Late Arrivals Out for Long Gallops. Dnieper, Stablemate of Brevity, Breezes Mile in 1:45 Under Restraint Wise Duke Does Well. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 16 The first appearance on the track since their arrival of the Kentucky Derby candidates, Coldstream, Erin Torch, Bulwark and Noble Star, workouts by several other eligibles for the 0,-000 race, and the word that He Did, Santa Anita Derby winner and nominee for the big classic here, will arrive here either tonight or tomorrow were high lights of todays activities at Churchill Downs. None of the new arrivals was given anything more than a long gallop, but Coldstream, owned by C. B. Shaffer, and Erin Torch, which is to carry the hopes of Charles T. Fisher, were the objects of close scrutiny by horsemen and other spectators since both at this time are regarded certain starters in the big race on May 2. Both made very favorable impressions, as did the less fancied Bulwark and Noble Star, owned by E. Dale Shaffer, and, like Coldstream, trained by A. B. Gordon. As all of the newest additions to the ranks of Derby candidates at the Downs were at the local track last year, none required an introduction to the racing colony there. Of the quartet, Coldstream probably is Continued on twenty-second page. DERBY ACTIVITIES AT DOWNS Continued from first page. more familiar with the local setting. He began his career here last spring and in his final spring appearance galloped off with the Bashford Manor Stakes. In scoring his maiden victory, one week before the Bash-ford Manor, the Shaffer home-bred hung up a new Downs track record of :52t3 for four and a half furlongs. Bulwark, Noble Star and Erin Torch each scored victories here last fall, and with the exception of Noble Star, made their debuts under colors during the spring meeting at the Derby track. Clyde Van Dusen, trainer of Erin Torch, was on hand to witness the gallop of his charge, as was Gordon, who supervised the airing the Shaffer horses received. The morning was ideal for training, and the Derby nominees which took advantage of the fine weather and fast track were Mrs. P. A. B." Wideners Dnieper, H. H. Hectors Wise Duke, the J. L. Carrick estates Watercure and M. B. Frosts Pops Hour. None of them was called upon for a hard effort and the best trial was turned in by Dnieper. This runner-up in the Florida Derby and Derby Consolation Stakes breezed a mile in 1:45 under almost choking re straint. He moved over the opening quarter in :26 and then on the half in :52, at the three-quarters he was timed in 1:18 and at no time was he permitted to extend himself. It looks very much as though he will get into the Derby contest as running mate of J. E. Wideners Brevity, present favorite for the prize, and if anything should happen to keep Brevity out of the classic Dnieper will carry the entire hopes of the Widener establishment. Brevity, incidentally, was an early arrival on the track for a long gallop through the crisp morning air. Wise Duke also traveled a handy mile for which he was timed in 1:45. After working the opening quarter alone in :24, a stable companion, Fairisk, joined the Derby horse and they went to the half in :48 and the three-quarters in 1:15. Fairisk continued on with Wise Duke to the end of the mile. The trial of Watercure was over seven furlongs and he had for a pacemaker Grey Jack, which, after about five furlongs, proved too good for the Derby nominee, Watercure going the full distance in 1:30 with Grey Jack several lengths in front of him at the end of the journey. Pops Hour was given an easy breeze of three-quarters in 1:21. With the withdrawal from the Texas Derby of He Did, because of the death of Silas B. Mason, husband of the owner of the Santa Anita Derby winner, trainer J. T. Taylor decided to ship He Did and others in the same stable here from Arlington Downs immediately. According to information received by Walter Taylor, brother of the Mason trainer, He Did will reach the local track some time late today or early tomorrow. Valevictorian, also eligible for the Derby, will be included among the horses accompanying He Did here from the Lone Star state. But for the death of Mr. Mason He Did and possibly Valevictorian would have been starters in the Texas Derby at Arlington Downs Saturday. He Did was one of the choices for that race. The status of Charles R. Thompsons Boston Pal, which was lame following a fast workout here two days ago remains unchanged. Trainer A. L. Darnaby reported noticeable improvement in the horses condition, but the colt has not been under saddle since suffering the injury and unless it is possible to return him to training within a few days the interruption would prevent his preparation for the big race. Improved track conditions the past several days permitted trainers to make rapid strides in the preparation of their stables at the two local tracks. In many establishments quite a number of horses, including some not raced during the winter are reported near racing condition. With a favorable break in weather between now and the opening, April 25, many others will be added Co those ready for colors. Only a short time ago hrorsemen here were bewailing the ill fate which denied them fair training weather and track conditions, but almost all of them have been in jubilant frames of mind the last few days. This is particularly true of those horsemen who have derby and stakes eligibles to prepare, and those charges have not had the advantage of winter racing and conditioning. Since the beginning of the week turfmen say that they have accomplished more in the conditioning of their horses than during any corresponding length of time since the spring training season began. Taking advantage of the dry track and good weather, starter William Hamilton and his crew have greatly advanced the schooling of horses at the two tracks. They have been conducting daily sessions for some time, but up until the recent break in weather were greatly handicapped. At the same time skilled workers and others employed on the improvements and changes being made at Churchill Downs found it possible to make great strides, and at this time what remains to be completed should be finished in tim.e for the opening. C. W. Hay, general manager of Hawthorne and Alamo Downs, was a visitor here yesterday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hay and their daughter Eugenia, and while here judge Hay visited Churchill Downs.
