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Assault Captures Derby With Ease EaseOvertakes Overtakes Spy Song Then Draws Off to EightLength Score Hampden Is Third ThirdContinued Continued from Page One Onehandle handle on the Derby which totalled 1202474 to easily surpass the former worlds record of 805082 bet on the Santa Anita Handicap last March 9 at Santa Anita AnitaStrung Strung out behind the unfortunate Hampden were 14 of the finest threeyear old colts and geldings in the land all of whom had been trained long and carefully for todays race but were found wanting in that last desperate stretch drive Finish ¬ ing fourth was Eddie Arcaro and Lord Bos well the game little stretchrunner who was shut off several times when he gal ¬ lantly strove to reach the leaders through the backstretch Then came Lord Boswells stablemate Knockdown A C Ernsts Ala ¬ mond Dave Fergusons Bob Murphy Hal Price Headleys Pellicle the other Maine Chance stalwart Perfect Bahram William Helis Rippey H W Fieldings Jobar Lucas B Combs Dark Jungle Mrs R D Pattersons Alworth Oscar E Breaults With Pleasure R Bruce Livies Marine Victory R S McLaughlins Wee Admiral and Mrs D M Hollingsworths Kendor KendorWhile While Assault unquestionably deserved the great purse he won Spy Song Hamp ¬ den and Lord Boswell were not without re ¬ ward for their gallant but unavailing ef ¬ forts Spy Song who had victory in last Tuesdays Derby Trial within his grasp only to discard it at the very last moment earned 10000 for finishing second Hampden earned 5000 for finishing third and Lord Boswell earned 2500 for finish ¬ ing fourth fourthKing King Ranch Gets 2000 Breeders Award AwardKing King Ranch as breeder of Assault gained an additional 2000 while Charles T Fisher and Coldstream Stud received 1000 and 500 respectively as breeders of Spy Song and Hampden Hirsch the 66 yearold Texan whose training wizardry had fitted Assault for his sparkling tri ¬ umph received 3000 while Jack Hodgins and R E Dick Handlen trainers of Spy Song and Hampden received 2000 anc 1000 respectively respectivelyA A brisk shower came just as the fielc crossed the finish line but it was clear when the unwieldy group was sent on its way by starter Reuben White and his en ¬ larged crew crewLord Lord Boswell breaking from the thirc stall was first away from the gate but the swift Spy Song breaking alertly under Johnny Longden from number six position quickly moved up to assume command Passing the stand the first time Spy Song was the leader with Lord Boswell Assault Knockdown and Wee Admiral right at Tiis heels heelsAfter After a half mile the field had settled into position with Spy Song still the leader and Knockdown Dark Jungle Rippey and Hampden on the outside in pursuit Spy Song maintained his fleet pace through the back stretch with the persistent Knockdown and Assault still at his heels Just before entering the stretch the crafty Mehrtens riding with supreme confidence swung to the inside with Assault and tha stouthearted colt quickly disposed of Spy Song to draw out while winning with little left leftWhile While all eyes were focused on Assault as he gradually made a shambles of the race in the final furlong few in the vast throng were aware of Jessops error in starting to pull up too soon The lad realized his mistake in a split second quickly put pressure to Hampden and the colt responded just as quickly only to be beaten a long head for second honors Un ¬ der full steam until Jessop applied the brakes Hampden most certainly would have reversed that position positionLord Lord Boswell strove gallantly to live up to his admirers confidence Arcaro who has won three Derbies kept the big brown colt in hand for seven furlongs then when he went to a drive on the stretch turn the favorite found his way blocked Once in the clear Lord Boswell came strongly but could not overhaul the leaders despite Arcaros magnificent handling handlingKnockdown Knockdown revealed fine speed while racing close to the pace for a mile He tired then anc1 gave way Alamond on the out ¬ side in the clear for the desperate charge failed to rally under unrelenting punish ¬ ment by jockey Arnold Kirkland KirklandBob Bob Murphy also enjoying clear sailing on the outside failed to threaten despite frantic urging by his rider Perfect Bah ¬ ram obviously disfavoring the footing lacked his usual early speed and never was a factor Rippey who had won the Derby trial over a muddy track had only brief speed today todayThe The Maine Chance Farm entry of Lord Boswell Knockdown and Perfect Bahram was a staunch favorite closing 11 to 10
