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! . j | Titled Individuals Fare Well During 84 Runnings Three Counts Capture Derby; Sirs and Lords Also Triumphant CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, Ky., May 1. — The "titled" individuals have done very well for themselves in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs here. The list of eighty-four winners of the event includes eight with royal titles. There have been three counts, including Count Fleet and his son Count Turf, winners in 1943 and 1951, respectively. Sir Huon won the 1906 renewal, while Sir Barton proved best in 1919. Between the two was Sir Cleges, second in 1908. From the "house of lords" came Lord Murphy, winner in 1879. Another of equal rank. Lord Raglan, was third in 1883. There have been six "kings" to compete in the Derby. Kingman, winner in 1891, was the only one to win. King William was third in 1877. Of the eight "princes" none has even finished in the money, unless you wish to include Hill Prince, which was second in 1950. His Eminence won the 1901 running, but His Excellency and His Lorship both fin- ished far back in the running, as did the Earl of Beaconsfield. The last named had the longest name of any competitor in Derby history. A couple of governors. Gov. Browning and Governor Gray, sought the Derby prize. The latter was second in 1911. The only judge among the list is Judge Himes, winner in 1903.
