The age-herald., 1900-05-04
LIEUT.. GIBSON
 .WON THE DERBY The Good Co|t> Had It All His
 Own Way FLORIzAR GOT SECOND MONEY Twenty-Five Thousand People Witness ed the Great Race, and Bunch of
 Roses Were Entwined Around the Winners Neck.
.FLORIzAR GOT SECOND MONEY

good son or G. w. JohnSon, showed tElS afternoon that the confidence placed in him by the talent had been fully justified, for he won the 26th Kentucky Derby as he pleased. taking three-quarters of a sec ond off the track record for one mile and quarter. This was Derby day, truly char acteristic in every respect. With sunshine overhead and a fast track underfoot, the day was most suspicious for the success full derby that rewarded the efforts of the management of the new Louisville Jockey club. The race itself was in some respects disappointment. The sensational work in the trials of the various candidates within the past week, had given rise to the belief that the rawhide and steel would be placed vigorously during the last eighth of the journey in the big event. The promised finish failed to materialze. but for one req son-Lieutenant Gibson was so far superior to his field that they could not make a race of 1t.
 Derby day in Kentucky always adds new history to the state, for all the love that the Kentuckians have for horse flesh is given full sway on the occasion of the classic event, and it always means that the stand and the grounds adjacent thereto is to be taxed on the opening day of the spring meeting This was no exception, for everywhere on sheds, fences and in fact every place that humanity could find a clinging, was occupied. The betting stand was one surging, moving mass of human ity, and the bookies were kept busy hand ling the bills which men fairly fought to get placed.
 Derby Came Fourth
 The derby was the fourth event on the card, and when the entries were finally posted it was found that Orontus and Ben edier had been scratched, leaving seven of the best colts in the west to contend for the honor Kentucky Farmer, Lieutenant Gibson, His Excelency, Highland Lad, Florizar, Thrive and Hindus came out on the track in the order named, and each was in turn cheered as they paraded in front of the stand. Starter Chinn had but little trouble in getting them away and thero was murmur from the 25,OOO people present, and all eyes were fixed on the seven colts as they came down to the stand When the bit of red bunting fell they were all in motion and punched closely with Kentucky Farmer having a head the advantage over Lieutenant Gibson, who was second. The positions remained practically the same as they travelled the first quarter, except that Thrive moved a littel nearer to the front, while Lieutenant Gibson had been sent to the head of the procession by Roland. When they reached the first quarter after passing the stand Lieutenant Gibson was rhowing the way by some three lengths, with Kentucky Farmer second, His Excel lency third. It was evident from the very fall of the flag that Roland was to make runaway race of 1t.
 At the half Lieutenant Gibson was going with an even, steady stride. four lengths in front of Highland Lad who had moved up to second place. and who was head in front of His Excellency, three lengths in front of Florizar while Kentucky Far mer, Thrive and Hindus were strung out for dozen lengths in the order named As they rounded the upper turn and came into the stretch Gibson had not relinquish- ed more than half length Florizar was second length in front of Highland Lad, his stable companion, with His Excellency fourth.
 Little Change at Finish
 But little change was made in the final run except that Thrive moved up to third place, while Highland Lad and His Excel lency gave evidences of distress at the killing pace which Gibson maintained to
  derby ended as it began, in procession, with Lieutenant Gibson at the head and his field trailing. He passed under the wire a winner by two lengths of daylight without having been touched in the sensa- tional time of 2:06A. Florizar was second half a length in front of Thrive, who was a length in front of Highland Lad, while His Excellency, Kentucky Farmer and Hindus were strung out in the order named.
 rrlo ,,,bI;o bad exnaoted Lieutenant Gih- son to win and cheer after cheer went up when Roland dismounted from the son of G. w. Johnson, and wreath or American beauties was entwined around the brown colts neck.
 Four favorites won today.
 Summary
 First Race-Five and a half furlongs: The Rush, no Cyinkfield), even, won; MT. Phon1 izv. 112 CVittatoe), 8 to 1 and to 2, second: Charlie O Brien, 97 (Murpny), lVO to l, tnlro. Time Tor.
 Second Race-Four furlongs: Ethel Pay, 1O5 (BoIand), even, won; Queen Carnival, 1O5 (Vittatoe), to 1 and to l. second; Fancywood 105 Dupee), to 1, third Time, 0:49
 Third Race-Mile, selling: Salvarz, 1O9 (Vandusen), 4 1, won; Lamachus, 1O4 (Winkfeld), 8 to 1 and even, second; Lord Zeni, 118 (Boland), to 1, third Time, 1:42.
 Fourth Race-A mile and quarter, the Kentucky Derby: Lieutenant Gibson, 117 (Boland), to 5, won; Florizar. 122 (Vandu- sen), to 1 and to 5, second; Thrive. 122 Cwinkfeld), to 1, third. Time, 2:o6A.
 Fifth Race-Four furlongs Sard, no CNinkfeld), to B. won; The Auditor, 10S (Vittatoe), 20 to 1 and to l, second Sam Lyons, 105 (Michaels) 40 to l. third. Time, 1.49.
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs, selling: Cray less, 100 (Murphy), 8 to 1, won; Judge War dell, 113 (Gilmore), even and out, second; Isabinda, S9 (Porter). 9 to ], third. Time, 1:14%.
 At Nashville Nashville, May 3.-The weather was cloudy; track fast. Results: