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i ■ t , - • Arctic Prince Triumphs In 172nd Epsom Derby Irish-Owned Colt Easily Beats Sybils Nephew by Six Lengths BY VERNON MORGAN Reuters Sports Editor EPSOM DOWNS, Epsom, England, May 30. — The Irish owner and breeder, Joseph McGrath, Carried off Britains richest running of the Epsom Derby when his colt Arctic Prince whipped a huge field of 32 rivals and won the world famous stake -easily by six lengths after starting as a 28 to 1 shot in the wagering. In a photo finish for the runner-up and third position, Sybils Nephew, held at 50 to 1, gained the place over the 20 to 1 chance, the Irish colt, Signal Box. Trained by Willie Stephenson, of Roys-ton, Hertfordshire, and ridden by the English jockey, Charlie Spares, the victorious colt, a son of the 1946 French Derby winner, Prince Chevalier, out of Arctic Sun, took the lead rounding Tattenham Corner and won the one hundred and seventy-second running of Englands greatest race without ever being challenged. None of the fancied horses finished among the first four. It left Lord Milfords Sybils Nephew a colt of uncertain parentage, to take the place just a head before Frank Dennis Continued on Page Ten Arctic Prince Easy Winner Of Famous Derby at Epsom Continued from Page One Irish Two Thousand Guineas winner, Signal Box. * After a really "arctic" morning which inspired many horse players to back the winner, the sun was shining brightly as, the near record field went to the post. The race was witnessed by some half million people, including Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family. Officially placed fourth was Le Tyrol, owned by the American, Ralph Strass-burger, whose colt came from France, and he proved best of the five horses which crossed the channel in quest of the 4,561 first prize. Several of the big field were fractious at the start, including Gordon Richards mount, Stokes. Zucchero, who was ridden by the 15-year-old lad, Lester Piggott, and the Aga Khans Fraise du Bois were left several lengths behind when the start was effected after a delay of eight minutes. Ki Ming, the Two Thousand Guineas winner who started as a 9 to 1 favorite, held a good position for one mile, but finished out of the first dozen at the winning post. Nyangal, the heavily backed 100 to 9 second choice, was seventh; Sun Compass eighth, William Woodwards Turco ninth, Expeditious tenth and Arcot wound up last. The winner cover the 12 furlongs in 2:39%, over six seconds slower than Mahmouds record time in 1936.
