Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-24
THE CHICAGO DERBY.
II Is Won BY Roy q Santa Anita in
2..S6 Flat.
DOMINO ABSOLUTELY LAST



CHICAGO. June 2s.-To-day. for the
fourth time since tire American Derby
was Inaug1rnted. the black jacket. red
Maltese cross. and red sash and cap Of
Lucky Baldwin were first under the wire.
His bay colt. Rey ol Ssnta Anita. 40 to I
In the betting, won the race easily by six
lengths in 2:Js ma. equalling the best
time ever made N the race. Senator Gra-
dy finished second, and, Domino, the IA
vorite in he betting. was absolutely last.
The track and weather were perfect for
the race. Neither could have been i'm
proved upon. During the early part Of
the Afternoon a gentle breeze blew from
the south, not enough TO interfere In the
slightest degree with the running, but
when the Derby horses were called to the
post. there was not enough air moving TO
carry away cigar-smoke The sun was
hidden by heavy lead-colored clouds, and
the air was warm and sultry. Ii was
warm enough to enable each horse TO do
his best, and yet there was no sun.
Before the first race was called dark
clouds began piling up in the west, and
heavy peals OF thunder betokened an ap-
preaching storm. Between 2:30 and 800
several smart dashes of rain came down.
but they were short-lved, and in no way
affected the track or had any result on
the race save to make few betters rush
to put money on Rey el Santa Anita. who
Is mud horse. Had there been no
promise OF mud, these bets would never
have been made, as there were very few
who believed that Rey el Santa Anita
had any chance on a good track against
such cracks as Senator Grady, Domino.
and Dorian.
The saddling-bell for the Derby rang
at 335, and the bugle calling the horses
to the post sounded five minutes later.
Alcenor was first TO appear on the track,
and was followed by Respondent, both
horses being cheered as they moved past
the grand-stand. Despot, carrying the
green-and-whlte colors Of Edward Corri-
gan, was third. and Prince Carl, Orinda,
and Ray el Santa Anita left the paddock
In bunch. The horses paraded past the
grand-stand In the order named, Domino,
Dorian. and Senator Grady coming down
the stretch from the stables, swinging
into the parade from the rear The three
eastern horses were cheered 10 the echo.
the vast majority OF the public being
on one OF the three to win. The horses
cantered slowly to the starting-post
where the starter Pettngill was await
Ing them with a grim recollection OF the
trouble caused him last year by Taral and
Garrison who were mainly responsible for
a delay of nearly two hours at the post
He warned them and the other jockies
that there must be no triflng, and after
a few attempts the flag fell to a good
start, all the horses being we'll punched.
THE START.
Domino was away first, with Despot
at his neck. Rey FL Santa Anita third 4;
the others in lump with the exception
of Senator Grady, who was off last and in
bad position. Alcenore went out 10
make the running, and at the quarter was
leading by length Domino second. half
a length in front OF Prince Carl; Re
splendent fourth. Orinda fifth, Rey el
Santa Anita sixth, Dorian seventh. Des-
pot eighth, and Grady last. AS the horses
turned to come towards the grand-stand
they were all punched close up against
the rail. Domino, Dorian. and Grady being
pOcketed without an earthly chance Of
getting through. AS they flew past the
stand. Respondent collared Alcenor. and
led by length, Prince Carl being third by
a head
Garrison here got out Of the pocket
In which he had been held, and, pulling
Grady TO the outside, sent him TO the
fourth place. Just before the thre,
quarters was reached. Garrison made a
play which in the opinion of many, lost
him the race. lie saw a chance TO get
the had. and. looming upon Senator
Grady, he sent the brown son Of lroquoiH
to the front like a fash. He passed
everything in front of him as though
they were standing still. and then pulling
over next to the rail. he kept the Sena-
tor going as though he meant TO make
a runaway race OF II. Taral. on Domino,
and Vankuren on Rey ell Santa Anita.
evidently held this opinion, for they at
once cut loose and went after the Senator
at a smashing pace. At the mile, Grady
was "A length and half to the good,
and going like a scared dog Rey 81 Santa
Anita had come UP with a rush from
seventh position at the three quarters.
and was second. head in front OF AL
cenor. who was hanging on gamely.
Domino was fourth. n half length in from,
Of Respondent, Prince Carl, Dorian,
Despot, and Orinda. in the order named
the last-named firing fast.
After leaving the mile-post. Nankuren
gave Santa Anita his head, and the colt
began rapidly TO close on Senator Grady.
He was at his flank. then at his head,
and then began to draw away In man
ner that left no doubt whatever that I'M
less some horse in the bunch could run
past Senator Grady and catch the leader
the Derby was over at the mile and a
quarter. Prince Carl came up 10 third
place and was half a length in front OF
Domino. on whom Taral was now making
every effort Because Of the great SINH
In ha
and Bergen, on Dorian. the crowd thought
the latter had the race at his mercy, and
loud and long cheers went up for Dorian.
But Dorian was In eighth place and get
ting ready TO make his run. As they
turned into the stretch Santa Anita kept
his pace and opened up daylight between
himself and Senator Grady In way that
was heart-breaking to those who had
money on Grady and Domino. lie was
full four lengths in the lead and drawing
away at every jump.
DOMINO DONE FOR.
Taral called on Domino for n final ef-
fort and the colt responded gamely. but
his time had come. and the horse which
had never been beaten could do but little
towards improving his position. Despot
came up with a rush and passed Domino.
Dorian closed on him and gained at every
stride 1t was all up with Domino. and
Taral, recognizing the fact, pulled him up
and galloped slowly in.
AS the horses neared the wire Key
Santa Anita opened up six lengths anc
had speed TO spare. Grady was comine
| hard, two lengths ahead OF Despot, VINO
had come very fast through the stretch
Vani,uren sat leisurely on Rey ell Santa
Anita, with his hands down and now anC
| then turning his head to watch Garrison
| and Senator Grady. The Baldwin horst
| won by six lengths. pulled up. and Will
| speed TO throw away. Senator Grady
| who might have stood a better show OF
winning had Garrison saved him for th'
| stretch, instead of calling upon him before
the race was half over. was second by
| two lengths, Garrison riding for his life
| to stave eff Despot. who was clos ~
rapidly. Prince Carl came fourth. foul
| lengths behind Despot. and the rest were
| strung out in the following order: Do
, rian. Orinda, Resplendent. Alcenor. anG
| Domino.
Even after the race was over. many
| people supposed that Dorian was th'
| victor. and several attempts were made
| IL cash Dorian tickets. One man fainte'
when he was told that his Dorian ticke
| was OF value only as a souvenir.
The victory OF Rey el Santa Anita wa:
| not popular. Few people had money OF
| him. and the winter books reaped al
awful harvest.
SUMMARIES.
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