New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-15

Lexington cOntngents came IN this morning. looking
much bedragglcd by the rain. but dried of and
In high feather at the track.
While the bets placed by individuals not
heavy. except in few instances, the aggregate OF
money that changed hands was very great. The
poolroOm al the Louisville Hotel packed full this
morning and though there twenty five book
makers at the track and auction pools, the jam so
great that many were unable to place their money.
Riley won the Derby, because he long way
the best horse started None OF the other five could
touch him on that muddy track and II is doubtful
IL BIZ Letcher. who alone proved to be In the same
CLASS could have pushed the great OF LOngfelow
even over a dry track All talk about Riley being
OUT OF condition was nonsense lie was never more
nb Clean OF limb sound and strong, there was no
sign OF cough or other indisposition His eye was
clear and bright, and lie looked the winner Then
there was Isaac Murphys riding. The occasion re
quIreu Jockey who could keep his horse in hand
ana prevent his killing himself By running away.
Murphy did this admirably. lie had his horse under
complete control throughout. held him back let the
Others SET the pace through the mud, kept tie way
open before h'm TO take advantage of every favor
he dreadful track offered, and ready At the right
moment 10 MAKE the running aud win the race. At
inc sharp turn beyond the stand and the five
eishtlN post Murphy rode his horse the inside Of
ohe tacA, SAVING two or three long jumps at eacn
pave anu al uIe rlght moment came out on the nsn
centre Of the track. where the going was highest.
Then at the three quarters, coming home h. let him
Ouu anu 'anlc under Tie wire fresh ana strong an
easy winner.
In contrast with this was Robesperre's management
D! Htue frhhtls FOr some reason Just AT the last
moment kIlcy the trainer. taken of and Francis
substituted The little Jockey was unable to con
tiol his horse, and II was fight throughout. In which
Kobespicrrc would be sawed down and held back for
few leaps only 10 take the bit and To tie front
al a pace that was killing him
There six startcrs, "A. expected. Riley with
Corrigan's green and white cleaning fresh and clear
was lrst 10 show on the track, with Murphy up. AMI
was received with tremendous cheering. meant As
much for the rider a. for the horse. Then came
and black. followed in order BY Palsadc. with Brit
ton In the Melbourne stables coIOr,, blue hoops
and white cap. Bill Lctchcr, with Alen up. Robes
pierre; ridden by Francis, and outlook. ridden by
brechinridGe Lct"hcr and Robc> pierre were greeted
with rounds Of applause
AZ the start. ia the betting Robes pierre wa, not
iavorlte on even terms. Riley suddenly dropped 10
10 |. and Letchcr was az the same figure Thcy
cantcred lcsurcy around 10 TIE half mile post opposite
the stand. the chute has been closed and were
on AT he first tap Of the drum. with Lctchcr In the
lead. paisade second outlook third. the Others
punched In the stretch EObcspicrrc led bN han a
length, outlook second. FOn>o bird. the rest close
up. At the quarter RObcsple still led. outlook
.N the hall Riley first bv head in front
Of RObcSpcrrc, but kept the lead only a twnkling,
lctchcr fhrd ROhespicrrc ran out. maaIng the race
10 the 'hrcc quarter. when Riley began his and
Ia the front length Bill lc cher coming 10 N"conu
and leaving Robe pierre third the rest struggling one.
two and three lenr hs behind. outlook last. In the
stretch Riley Wa two lengths ~ front 81
Lctchcr then began to come under a heavy whip ara
for a moment IL looked like hi> race. but Murph,
loOscncd his rcins and Riley responded noDN. coming
under wire handilV winner by length and three"
quarters Rotcspierre length behind Lctcer. alisadc
back lengths and FouSo nearly neck and neck
with him. and outlook ten lengths IN the rear.