New-York tribune., 1900-05-31
DIAMOND JUBHEE'S DERBY.
PRINCE OF WALES AGAIN CAPTURES
THE BLUE RIBBON OF THE
ENGLISH TURF

London May so-At the second days racing of
the EPSON Summer Meeting to-day the classic
for the Derby Stakes of 5000 sovereigns was
by the Prince of Wales's Diamond Jubilee
Simondale was second and James r. Keene's Dis
suse II, ridden by Tod Sloan, third. Diamond
Jubilee's time 2:42. This equals Persimmon's
time, which is the record for the Derby.
The following the result detail:
The & Prince Of WaIess SIS b. c. Diamond Jubilee. by St
The Duke Of Portland's b c slmondale by St Simon
James r. Keene's b. c Disguise H. by Domino-Bcnnie
Gal CIod Sloan)
After a couple of preliminary races the second
of which by Doris with Sloan up the
way was cleared for the Derby. There were four
teen starters follows: Diamond Jubilee Oh
jones', Frontgnan (R Jones), Bona Rosa Q. ReifO,
Chevening 20. Madden). Disguise II CTod Sloan),
Most Excellent (k. Cannon). First Principal (F.
Rickaby). Forfarshire Is. Loates). Sailor Lad &C.
Wood, Sidus ct. Loates). Smondale (M Cannon
Governor II French) Democrat IT. weldon) and
De Wisant CE. jones'
The betting previous to the start was: Diamond
Jubilee. TO A. Simondale 100 to G. and Disguise II
to l against
Chevening made most of the running to the
straight where Disguise II drew to the front but
gave way to Diamond Jubilee. who stalng off
the challenge of Simondae, by half a length
amid deafening cheers A length separated second
and third horse. Bona Rosa fourth.
In the paddock prior to the big there was a
brilliant gathering. ]. R. Keene, Foxhall Keene
Is
guise II being saddled. Diamond Jubilee was the
centre of attraction and continually increased in
popularity. AS the horses paraded the Prince of
Wales left the club enclosure and stood on the
course, raising his hat in response to the great
cheer which greeted Diamond Jubilee as the colt
led the procession.
Among the well known persons observed in the
vicinity of the Prince of Wales's party were no.
ticed the Duke of Devonshire Lord Rothschild the
Marquis of Londonderry. the Duke of Portland.
Lord Russell of Killowen, Lord William Reres
ford. Earl Cadogan and the Earl of Durham and
their greetings were heartiest when Diamond Jubi-
lee was announced to have won
The present generation will never efface the
scene when the Prince of Wales's Persimn,on
captured the blue ribbon of the turf but to-day's
demonstration, when Persimmon's own brother
gave the Prince of Wales a second Derby was all
most It's equal For moment, within fifty wards
of the post, Simondale's wonderful stride seemed 70
threaten the favorite's chances. His head reached
Diamond Jubiiee's girth but the latters splendid
form enabled him to maintain short half-length
ledu' until. IN the midst of mighty cheers he
passed the post a winner The crowd then went
Wild with cheering. Hats flags sticks etc, flew in
the air as the Princess of Wales stood up In the
royal box, smiling her Acknowledgements of the ap-
plause, while the Prince of Wales and Lord WIN,
lam Beresford pressed forward to lead the uyinner
10 the enclosure Then the little jockey Jones'
was taken to the royal box. and. amid renewed
oeeFs from the crowd, received the personal con-
sratulations OF the Princess
The surging thousands so pressed nm Dtan,ond
'uoilees quarters as he got back there after the
race tnat ne could hardly get along But he gave
~ Sish OF irritation as the Prince of Wales took
the rens and led the winner from the course to the
weighing room, and the welcome 'AI rghtI' was
shouted and the storm Of cheering was redoubled
Inc Prince of Wales's arm must hays ached with
cohsratuiatory handshakes which he received from
Inc delighted crowd, which broke out into hearty
singing or Rule Britannia" and God Save the
Queen The popularity of the Prince has never
peen more In evidence than to-day
Tod Sloan was also much CONGRATULATED on his
excellent showing, and Mr. Keene expressed his
satisfaction at winning a place
incidentally, the American contingent were heavy
losers the day.
In the American coaches were Mrs Daniel Man
ming, Mrs. F.. NJ. Southern and Miss Velasouez or
New-fork; Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Jackson. of Bur
Andre&s Of MG = + Wgf et Gheago Frank
ana Tom l. Johnson. of Cleveland N a. 4"
cHda6 americans who patronized the coaches in
3 MTS opav " EsgIsT; Mr. ana Mrs stckney afa E,
! Lee Taller NoIy n + kapaas an w5ffsff Of Morris
Raer RMiAg prnn1s5or a2d A5terb%Fy tt Of New
ATg e bptier and Miss Josephine Barber of Buffaio
DIb ne rrinfe ne and Princess of Wales, the Duke and
haught The Duke OF Cambridge and Prince Chris
cal Ht & &Schie4%lg Holsein went to EPSON by spe-
ara myeiied on the same train King Oscar of Sweden
but Was Rdseosea ed accompany the Prince
IA Al EPSON. while the usual crowds were on the
enclosures showed the effects Of U the war Id in 'hs
p aeGreaSe IN the number of fashionable peo
Visitors are in South Africa The day thereforey
terest o bur Png S shGrn of much Of its military
'iis Rthe1i rtont refrained from attendance.
tnar a,, ne mad no horse racing to-day ~
before race "a open eren %
xii IhidlGations point to the Prince Waess entry
william Vim, < Vanderbilt occupied a box wner. h. ;;