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COLDSTREAM IMPRESSES : Sounds a Note of Defiance to Other Kentucky Derby Candidates. . . Covers Seven Furlongs in 1:26 in Company With St. Bernard Training- for Clark Handicap. LOUISVILLE, Ky.f April 21 Coldstream, Charles B. Shaffers splendid son of Bull Dog and one of the Wests chief hopes for victory in the Kentucky Derby, to be run here a week from Saturday, sounded a note of defiance to other eligibles for the 0,000 added fixture in a near sensational workout over a fast track at Churchill Downs early this morning. With St. Bernard, which was having his final stiff preparation for the ,000 added Clark Handicap, stake feature of Saturdays opening program, at his side, the highly regarded Coldstream dashed over seven furlongs in 1:26. It was the fastest performance by a Derby horse here and accomplished handily. The trial more firmly established the Chicago-owned three-year-old as a potent threat for Americas most prized race. As the Shaffer horses were sent to the track by trainer Alec B. Gordon shortly after four oclock this morning, there were few present when the horses worked. As both horses had worked Sunday, trainer Gordon was not expected to again ask them for anything of a strenuous nature before tomorrow. However, he explained that as the weather forecast was for rain and clouds were beginning to form as day broke, he decided to work them immediately. As rain did fall later in the day, Gordons decision proved a sage one. Gordon stated that the horses were lapped on each other throughout the trial and expressed complete satisfaction with his two star charges. They were rated along at an even pace and, despite the high speed displayed, each appeared capable of going even faster. BRADLEY PAIR GALLOPS. Although their works were short ones, the usual "blow outs" twenty-four hours before harder gallops, much interest was taken in the half mile efforts of Edward R. Bradleys Derby pair, Banister and Bien Joli. Under the direction of trainer H. J. Thompson and with their regular exercise riders in the saddle, they covered the four furlongs between the three and a half furlong pole and the seven and a half pole in fifty seconds, the quarter in :25 and three-eighths in :37. Both colts were hard held. In his first "breeze" since he suffered an injury while working a fast three-quarters here a week ago, Charles R. Thompsons Boston Pal went five furlongs in 1:07. Trainer A. Lee Darnaby said that the Lexington Derby candidate came out of the easy trial sound, but declined to make any statement regarding the horses Derby status. He may decide to start him in a race Saturday, or the Derby Trial next Tuesday. It may be that the weeks lay-off resulting from his injury has set him back too much for Darnaby to get him to the Derby post, even if he should continue" sound. Other Derby candidates, including Brevity, the favorite, were given long, easy gallops. The Derby choice, accompanied by Chance Sun, encircled the track twice. As a change in shipping plans delayed the arrival of Mrs. Ethel V. Mars Texas Derby Continued on twenty-second page. COLDSTREAM IMPRESSES Continued from first page. winner, The Fighter and his Derby running mate Sangreal, there were no notable additions to the growing Derby contingent here today. The Mars candidates, along with Major Austin C. Taylors Indian Broom, en route here from California; Warren Wrights Count Morse, and Bohn and Markeys Grand Slam are expected here within the next forty-eight hours. The Millsdale Stables Ttennob and the Arkansas Derby winner, Holl Image, owned by W. E. Schmidt, are other classic eligibles included in the stable due from the South. Meanwhile, Wm. H. Shelley, racing secretary and handicapper for Churchill Downs, made public his weight assignment for the Clark Handicap. Top weight of the probable starters is shared by St. Bernard and H. C. Hatchs Ariel Cross. They were assigned 116 pounds, the actual top weight for the sixty-seven eligibles being 129, which Shelley gave to the 1934 Derby winner. Cavalcade. Others between Cavalcade and the Shaffer and Hatch horses are Whopper and Head Play, 124 each, and Ladysman and Today, 117 apiece. At 116 pounds St. Bernard and Ariel Cross will concede from two to twenty pounds to their rivals. With many eligibles for the mile and a sixteenth race already on the grounds and others due before the end of the week, it looks as though the Clark will be assured a large and classy field. Among those almost sure to try for the ,000 added prize are St. Bernard, Ariel Cross, Corinto, which has been assigned 114 pounds, Chanceview and Whiskolo, with one pound less; Top Dog, 111; Chasar, 109; Gilbert Elston, Dusty Dawn and Silk Mask, each with 107. Compensatory and Tearout with 106 and My Blaze with 105. Others eligible and which might be sent after the attractive prize are Dnieper, weighted at 106 pounds; Bandalore and Safe and Sound, each with 105; Yantis, with 103, and Navanod with 102.
