New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-02


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ro,,rox lime 1.-Iroquois won the Derby to-day
,nder every circumstance that could add spienuoi
and interest to the victory. Neither the puonc MOI
the turf oraces believed IroQuOis likely to wn' MI
InriIlard himself had no great confidence 'nousn
,..lino Irocuois to a considerable amount. IL Is
nderstooi that his commissions to his stable "eao
moderate, and his friends generally supporter Ills
horse with prudence. Peregrne, ever since winning
the Two Thousand Guiness, has been hot 1aVori'e'
soon reaching q short price, advancing thence
.t.adilv in general favor till the morning lot
,hs race when there was even betting, though one
,aver finally offered to 8. Six to had been laid
arainst Iroouois for many days past, but TO was
offered last night when it was reported that Archer
would not ride Iroquois.
AN IMMENSE AssEMBLAGE.
The supposed certainty of Peregrine's winning did
not preyent an immense assemblage to witness the
contest. Seldom has the crowd been greater. Driv-
ing down early this morning l found the road
thronged as of old with enormous procession OF
vehicles from London across Vauxhau Bridge,
through Clapharn BALKAN and Ewell to Epsom-an
unbroken succession of three lines Of carriages
draxs and traps of every description. There has
been no such sight for years.
Arriving at noon two hours before the first race
found every standing place occupied. There were
carriages next the rails from the winning post to far
beyond. The private stands were already taken.
The hill was covered with drags from the tents on
the summit to far down the slope toward the course
There was every sign of extraordinary excitement.
There were many parties of Americans some distin-
gushed. The Downs were alive with people, every
body enjoying the magnificent weather. The sun was
shining as is not often the case in England. cool
breeze swept the undulating ground.
THE ROYAL PARTY ARRIVE.
Shortly before o'clock the Prince and Princess Of
Wales the Duke and Duchess Of Connaught, the
Princess Louise, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince
Christian appeared in the Royal box Many celebr-
ties we're everywhere in the carriages, which were
now four Deep The hill was full of people. On the
grand stand there were no vacancies. The book
makers had increased in number, and showmen oc-
cupied every foot of ground allotted them The
course itself was mass of human beings still
multtudes poured in.
The betting on the Derby, during the first race
proceeded furiously. Geologst was driven from his
post as second favorite which he had momentarily
assumed Iroquois resuming his old place. The heat
sent everybody under shelter who could get shelter
the betters excepted. Two days of fierce sun had
hardened the ground. Lord Rosebery's Cameliard
was scratched at o'clock to-day.
BEFORE THE START.
When the course was cleared, fifteen starters came
eantering past. There were eager spectators but
nothing in the appearance of any Of the favorites
occasoned any change in the betting. nor had the
last hurried messages from the paddock, while the
horses were saddIing, sent prices up or down.
Archer was reported not to like his mount. but the
easy way he sent Iroquois along told q different
story. The grand movement and perfect condition
of the American horse fairly divided the popular ap
plause with the favorite, Peregrine.
THE RACE BEGUN.
! The canter over, the lot found their way slowly
down the hill to the starting place. There is
pause; talk dies away; nothing is heard
but hoarse shouts from the ring over
false start. At the second attempt, the flag
Tell at q quarter past 3 o'clock, the compet-
itors getting of on even terms the. usual shout
announcing that the had begun, the bell strik-
ing quickly. and between the black hedge OF hui
maaity cinging shoulder to shoulder. away went
the fifteen, running evenly as squadron on
esyalry parade theft disappeared; minute later
thsy reappcarcd. 81. Louis leading the three
favoritcs In the middle; then past the mile post,
Lord Rosebery's voluptuary showing In front |
momentarily giving wsy to Town Moor. Tristan |
and Peregrine following hard after, Don Fulano |
and Iroquois lying coes behind. Passing Totem |
ham Corner in this order Tristan fell back Pere-
grine led to the bell, where Iroquois came along
with rush, and, amid shouts Of astonshment and |
dismsy, drew alongside in half a dozen strides. |
and rushed past, Archer sitting down while
Webb was riding Peregrine hard, Archer
not using his whip till close to the post aud winning
cleverly. Good judges acknowledge rArcher's all |
nirable riding. but say that Iroquois on his |
own merits, and was hardly extended at the last
while Peregrine was beaten at the stand. There |
was still little cheering till Archer pulled up, far
down the hill, reappcarng to weigh among the last
CHEERS FOR ARCHER AND mooUoIs.
The crowd was apparently stupefed by surprise
but Arches and iroquois together were heartily |
ested ca sntering the Jockeys inclosure, the Prince
and Princess Of Wales both applauding. The Amer
tcam were cheering wildly. and American ladies
weee cryias from sheer delight over the first Ameri
8Gu Hucceas In the Dsrby Mr. Iori,lard,s victrv ,s