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EARLY WORKS FOR THE DERBY Chigre, Kermay and My Grandson in Louisville Gallops. Trainer Earl Sande Reaches Churchill Downs With Three Derby Candidates Numerous Other Works. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 1. The lone Kentucky Derby candidate receiving his early training at Douglas Park, Chigre, owned by H. C. Applegate of Louisville, and several of which are going through their paces at Churchill Downs, were seen in handy trials at the two tracks this morning. Those which were in action at the scene of the Derby were: Mrs. Frank J. Navins Kermay; Phil Reillys Come to Taw; J. H. Skirvins Morristown; Morris Vehons Ivory Tip and Ike Weils My Grandson. Of the six, the Dodge colt, Kermay, was asked to face the stiffest task, he having been sent a mile at a lively pace and in company with the filly, Navarre. Demonstrating his advanced condition, Kermay rattled off the distance in 1:45 and his rider had him well in hand throughout. Navarre succeeded in keeping on even terms as they ran the first quarter in :267s, half mile in :51 and three-quarters in 1:17. They worked under the direction of Lee ODonnell, and he expressed satisfaction with the performances. BREEZES THREE-QUARTERS. Chigre, winner of the Cincinnati Trophy at Latonia last summer, breezed three-quarters, hard held, in 1:24, and trainer John Jones may have him out for another strenuous mile gallop on Saturday. Several days ago the Applegate three-year-old ran eight furlongs in 1:42, which still stands as the fastest- mark of the local training season. Chigres owner was at Douglas Park to sec the son of Peter Hastings in action this morning. A good brand of speed was exhibited by Come to Taw in his three-quarters trial, the Rcilly horse clicking off the four furlongs in -.48, five-eighths in 1:014s, and the full distance in 1:16, after starting sluggishly, time for the first quarter being :25. He is trained by his owner. Trainer Jake Lowenstein worked Ivory Tip, a half mile in company with Two Sons and they were timed in :52, while Skirvin breezed Morristown five furlongs in 1:06. My Grandson, another sent over the three-quarters distance, went the six panels in 1:17. Training conditions this morning were ideal, bright, warm weather and fast tracks prevailing. RECENT ARRIVALS. Interest of horsemen and morning visitors at Churchill Downs also was focused on the three latest additions to the group of Derby eligibles there. These are Colonel Maxwell Howards Fencing, Sceneshifter and Gloom Buster, which arrived here Wednesday from Miami. Trained by former jockey Earl Sande, they were under saddle about mid-morning and made gallops of about a mile and a half each. Sande said that all of his horses had shipped in good order and, barring unforeseen developments, would go right along with his Derby candidates. Another important Derby nominee was to arrive at the Downs late this afternoon. He is Gerald, owned by Mrs. W. H. Furst and trained by B. B. Williams. With a number of stable companions, the Furst hopeful comes from Santa Anita, where he distinguished himself during the meeting just closed. CARS ARRIVE FROM SOUTH. During the morning, there was considerable activity about the unloading chutes at the Downs and at Douglas Park, several cars having come in from the South. The principal arrival was the stable of the New Orleans horseman, Frank P. Letellier. His string unloaded at the Winn track with C. S. Ormsby in charge, but Letellier was expected later in the day. Among others whose horses came in at Douglas Park were W. L. Hoag, K. S. Cleveland, G. C. Scott, Conn Smythe, the Sher-brooke Farm, A. Wittgren, I. and E. Stern, and O. H. Reed. According to advices received at Churchill Downs, Alf M. Landon, former governor of Kansas, may attend the sixtyrthird Kentucky Derby. A group of prominent Ken-tuckians hope to have the distinguished Kansan as their guest, it was said.
