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NO STARTLING GALLOPS Erin Torch Goes Mile in T:46ys at Churchill Downs. Santa Anita Derby Winner He Did Arrives From Texas Indian Broom Expected Soon. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 17. Erin Torch, sole reliance of the pretentious Dixiana stable of Charles T. Fisher for the sixty-second annual Kentucky Derby, to be run here two weeks from tomorrow, had his first trial since arriving at Churchill Downs from his owners farm, near Lexington, when, under the expert eye of trainer Clyde Van Dusen, the rangy Torchilla gelding breezed a mile in 1:46 this morning. His first serious exercise at the Derby course was staged under clear skies and on a fast track. He was one of three eligibles for the 0,000 added race to work during the days session of training, which was one of the most extensive this spring. Silas, owned by Mrs. Bessie Franzheim, which went a brisk three-quarters m 1:15 flat, driving, and Henry H. Cross Capt. Cal, which breezed a half mile in :50, were the other Derby horses to work. Brevity, J. E. Wideners flashy favorite for the Kentucky classic; C. B. Shaffers Coldstream, one of the stronger western eligibles; H. H. Hectors Wise Duke; Mrs. P. A. B. Wideners Dnieper; E. D. Shaffers Bulwark and Noble Star, and several others not so prominently known among the hopefuls also were on the track but were only asked for limbering up gallops. Several in this group, including Brevity, are slated to work Saturday morning. IN SPLENDID FORM. Erin Torch, which has filled out some over his juvenile season, attracted the eye and, as his easy work was accomplished without the slightest indication of distress, it is obvious that trainer Van Dusen accomplished a great deal with him before coming here from the Dixiana Farm. The Detroit-owned gelding, which last year won five races and was disqualified out of another, travelled the first quarter in :26 and, under a snug hold all the way, went to the half in :53 and the three-quarters in 1:19. While the time was not fast, the deep condition of the track and the easy manner in which he performed from start to finish made the move an excellent one. In point of time, Silas effort was about the fastest of the morning. He reeled off the first quarter in :24 and at the end of four furlongs was timed in :48. After completing three-quarters in 1:15, the last part of which he was in a drive, the Franzheim colt pulled up seven-eighths in 1:29, in handy fashion. Dixianas Kentucky Oaks fillies, Brendard and Thatagal, accompanied by Miss Prudence, breezed five furlongs in 1:02, the half mile in :49, while C. R. Thompsons Mary Terry, also pointing for the same stake, breezed a mile in 1:46, the three- Continued on twenty-second page. j j . c t i t c l 1 t 1 t t i f t 3 1 c c s NO STARTLING GALLOPS Continued from first page. quarters in 1:18. Other candidates for the Oaks and other stakes also were worked this morning. The Santa Anita Derby winner, He Did, which was denied the chance to participate in the Texas Derby tomorrow because of the death of Silas B. Mason, husband of the colts owner, arrived at the Downs late this afternoon. He was accompanied by Vale-victorian, also named for the Kentucky Derby, and other stable companions. Shipped here from Arlington Downs, the Mason horses were reported to have come through the trip in good style. Trainer J. T. Taylor was on hand to supervise their unloading, he having personally escorted them from the Lone Star State. He Did and other of the Mason horses occupy stalls in the Widener barn, which also harbor the Derby favorite, Brevity. Latest advices from Darrell Cannon, trainer of Maj. Austin C. Taylors Indian Broom, holder of the worlds record of 1:47 for nine furlongs, are that the conqueror of Top Row in the Marchbank Handicap a week ago will start this way from California Sunday evening. The traveling schedule for the son of Brooms calls for his arrival at Churchill Downs early Wednesday morning. By his smart performance in the March-bank Handicap, Indian Broom won the right to contest the Derby, in which he will carry the almost undivided hopes of the far West.
