The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-12
KBNTUCKY,s DERBY.
The Colt Azra Beats the Mighty Huron
by Short Nose.

by a Short Nose.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May lin spite of
the cold and threatening weather there
were 1900 people at the Derby day open
ing of the Churchill Downs spring meeting.
The track was fair, but not fast, and the
sport was excellent There were thirty
bookmakers on the ground, and
the crowd was decidedly one of
the betting kind, and money poured
in on every race. Although Ed. Corrigan
was conceded by many to have the Derby
at his mercy. he received another Kentucky
surprise, for the mighty Huron went down
before the Bashford manor colt ARA, al
though only by nose, in the best finish seen
here since the memorable Proctor Knott
Spokane race The time was remarkably
good, considering the condition of the track,
and shows the colt ARA to be one of the
best in the country. Clayton's riding of
the colt was superb, and was not looked for
by the Corrlgan contingent
The first race was won by Scoggans' en-
try, Bettina, the favorite of the talent,
while the second race went TO the even
money favorite, Court Love.
A prettier race than the eighteenth KEN
lucky Derby was never run on the Church.
ill Downs track Though there were but
three horses in It, it was excitement and
doubt from the first few jumps. Money
poured in on Corrigan's entry, and home
plungers reveled in ARA at odds Of 8 to 5
and Q TO Is.
THE START.
They were sent away at the first start
perfectly aligned. Britton rushed the
mighty Huron ahead with all confidence.
ARA was second, tapped by Phil Dwyer.
1t seemed to be the intention of Corrigan to
let huron make the running with a pace
too hot for ARA and to win the race with
Phil Dwyer when Huron had run ARA out.
The pace was hot enough under ordinary
circumstances for such Intentions and the
programme was carried out until the head
of the stretch. The long colt hung on -,
however, aud gave no evidence of weaken
ing. In fact, 1t was very evident that OF
the two Corrigan's horse was the more
tired.
A BATTLE BETWEEN THE LEADERS.
Overton attempted to get Phil DIVER
into the lead, but the Longfellow colt was
done for. and it was seen that the battle
was to be between the leaders Farther
and farther away from ARA did Huron
and Britton get until five lengths separated
them. AS they passed the stand, Clayton
had eased up on ARA slightly. ARA an
swered the call nobly, and as he went
ahead, Britton shot Huron ahead, keep.
ing the distance the same between
him and ARA. There was not q
| foot's difference in the distance until
they were within 200 yards of the wire,
when ARA was three lengths behind Huron
Then it was that the little Clayton straight
ened himself and called on the long candi.
| date. To everybody his response was per-
ceptible. Slowly on Corrigan's pride did
the colt gain, getting ahead at every stride.
| Neck and neck they raced
as the crowd yelled Itself
hoarse. Both horses were doing their level
best and it was simply a case of the best
! jockey. Just as they got under the wire
the nose of ARA was lifted in front and the
| Derby was over. Phil Dwyer was a length
| behind and in the finish was coming very
fest. The value Of thee Drby to the winner
| was 81, go.
| Following is a summary CT the races:
! FIRST RAcE-Six furlongs. Bettina won
with John Burkely second and Critic third
SECOND RAcE-Five furlongs, Court Low,
won, with Inquire second and Marmad
third. Time 1;0516.
! THIRD RACE-Kentucky Derby; one and one.
half miles ARA, 122. A. Clayton, Q to 5, wor
| by the shortest nose, with Huron. I22, Britton
| ? to 5, second by two lengths. Phil Dryer, 122
Overton, 2 to 5, was third Time 2:4116.
| FOURTH RACE-Three- quarters of mil,
heats. Maud Howard won, with Ed Eshelb,
second and Johnny Greener third. Time l:i9
Second heat, Maud Howard won, with Ed
|
| Time 1:l9.
| Only four races were run.
AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 1.-THE track wa
lumpy and slow. Not single favorit
won. Following is summary:
FIRST RACE-Four and one-half furIongs
| kismet won, with Heva c, second and Expens
| third. Time 1:124.
| SECOND RACE-Four furlongs. The Jewe
won, with Sarah G. second and Merge third
| Time 0:5l.
THIRD RACE-Six and onebaf furlongs
| Nidette won, with Oregon Eclipse second an,
| The Deacon third. Time IS
| FOURTH RAcE-Six furlongs. Coronet wor
with L. J. knight second and Odette third
! Time i:1SS4.
FHTH R4CE-Fiye and one-half furlong:
| Texas Girl won, with No Remarks second an,
Jim Dougherty third. Time l:l2li.
| SIXTH RACE-One mile and twenty wards
| Gavasco won. with Valera second and Jin
! Dunn third. lime 1910