The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-24
THE AMERICAN DERBY
Won ny the Emperor OF Norfolk with
Hands Down.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 23---The overwhelm-
ing reputation Of Baldwin's great colt, EN-
peror OF Norfolk, made the field today for
the American Derby, the smallest that has
ever started for the event. IL Is doubtful,
however, II the great assemblegc Of %, 600 TO
$1,000 people present felt any less interest
In the race on that account. The horses were
kecnly scanned as they took their prelimi-
nary canters, but the cheers were reserved
for the Baldwin pair In appearance the
Emperor clearly outshone his competitors.
Quality. power, speed and perfect condition
were clearly portrayed in his massive but
symmetrical form and shining coat. He
made the others look like commoners. lilo
was accompanied In his warming exercise
by Los Angeles. Tho FLY looked well and
moved with elastic freedom.
About the best looking colt next 10 the
Emperor was the Melbourne stables The
Lion. Billy Pinkerton failed 10 sustain his
private reputation at any point In the race.
Speculation was mainly limited TO place bet
ting. The Baldwin pair coupled were at al.
most prohibitive rates. Al the start 4 10
was the rate offered on them. Pnkerton was
second choice at TO 1, and II was 10 I
against Falcon, 10 against the Lion, u TO
I against White aud 30 10 1 agaipst-Fi7e-
IChevalier. Place betting was 70 against
Pinkerton, 10 1 against Falcon, 10 1
against the Lion aud White, and 10 1
against the Cheyalier. No place odds were
offered against the Emperor
The horses had only been at the post few
moments before they were aligned across the
trick aud sent away at the first attempt
When the rcd flag went down great shout
went mp IRON the vast assembage, aud then
the spectators settled down 10 observe the
incidents OF the race In comparative silence.
Los Angeles was slightly In front Of White
and Emperor Of Norfolk, all the Others
being close up and In motion. White
quickly joined Los Angeles, and taking a
half length lead set out 10 make the run
ming. Al the quarter he was leading by a
long neck, with the Emperor rating along two
lengths behind. The Lyon was Tapped on
him. and the others were running In bunch
an open length back. No change took place
until nearing the stand, where Tho Lion
moved into third place. Passing the stand
White was still in 'front.' Tapped by Los An
gcles and she by The Lion, while the En-
peror, under a stin pull, was fourth. The
rate 10 this point was slow. and II was
already apparent that the race would not be
marked by fast time. Rounding the club
house turn, The Lion crcpt up 20 the throat
latch OF Los Angeles, and by the time tho
quarter had been reached had passed her and
Joined issues with White. Down the back
stretch the Two two raced head and head, with
the Baldwin pair two lengths behind, aide
by side. Falcon was next, but as
slow rs the pace was, u had already done for
Pinkerton and Chevalicr. AT the half, Tho
Lyon had assumed n slight lead OF White as
they swept around the turn, past the three
quarters, n clamor Of voices split the air
all shouting, ''rhe Emperor see The En-
pcror" Murphy had In measure relaxed
his pull on the mount, and the great colt
was stealing upon the leaders without any
apparent effort. As they swept into the
stretch The Emperor moved into the lead
and camo down toward the wire with tho
as he pleased. At the furlong Ham
ilton made ono Of his charactistic
rushes with Falcon and quickly dis
posing Of his other opponents made play
Tor the Emperor but Murphy sat quietly ON
the latter and watched his rival ply whip
aud spur without urging the Emperor 10 In
crease his speed. II was not necessary. for
tho Emperor went under the wire ono OF tho
easiest Of winners, allowing the Falcon 20
finish second by n short length. Los Angeles
under the whip, was third, Tapped on Fall
ton following az wide intervals. The Lion
was pulled up and finished last Time Of the
race-2i0k.
The track was IN good condition.
First Race. Mile: Valuable won, Volanlo
second, Macbeth third Timo-i.lSH.
Second Race, --Thrce-quartev OF n mile;
Carnegie won, Santolinc second, Orderly
third. Time-l;l5.
Fourth Racc---Milc aud one-cighth; birth
day won, Unique second, LEILA May third.
Fifth Racc..-Fivc furlongs; Monsoon won
Galen second, Chilhrowie third. limo
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