The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-06
vOL0DYOvSKI WINS
WM. C. WHITNEY's HORSE TAKES
BRITISH DERBY.
RIDDEN BY JOCKEY RElFF.
CROWDS FAVORED THE AMERICAN
HORSE.

WiIIiam the Third Made II So Close
at the End, However, That 1t Al
NOSE kiIIcd the Enthusiasm
England's Gaiety and Fashion
Were All in Evidence-EkinE Ed
ward and Rest of Royal Family
Unable TO Attend on Account OF
Recent Death of Victoria.
London. June 5.--W1niam C. whitney's
Volodyovski won the derby to-day in re-
cord time in two minutes and forty and
four-tifths seconds, but came near losing
it. Volodyovski seemed to have the race
well in hand, and the immense crowd,
which almost to a man had backed the
horse, joyfuny yelled "Volodyovski winsg'
when Morny Cannon. on William the
Third. came on with a rush, challenged
and, for a moment, seemed to be in front
but Reiff, by the vigorous use of his whip
managed to regain the lead, and won by
a quarter of a length. william the Third
was second and Veronez third.
The crowd had too much of a scare to
be very enthusiastic, and seldom has less
cheering been heard for a winner of a
derby. Harry Payne Whitney, beaming
with delight led the horse in, alternately
patting the animals neck and looking up
at Reiff saying Good boy! Good boy"
Mr.. Whitney subsequently, said to a
representative of the Associated Press:
"Of course I am more than pleased,
and the only disappointment is owing to
my father not being here to enjoy our
triumph. 1t was a very pretty race; but
| must say l thought the second horse
was going to catch us.
At this point Richard Croker came up
and enthusiastically congratulated Mr..
Whitney.
Eyes, we are going to take the trophy
to America once more" eaid Mr.. Whit
ney, as he went off and sent a telegram
to his father.
Coaches about the grand stand were
crowded with Americans, but they were
undemonstrative.
Was Great Crowd.
To-day's contest for the blue ribbon of
the British turf was witnessed by much
greater crowds than for some years past
The weather was all that could be wished
for this, the peoples picnic. The vehicles
lirst rolled in by twos and three and then
by dozens and scores until the white road
leading to the Downs smoked with the
dust of the vast, heterogeneous cavalcade
and the air was filled with weird medley
from tin trumpets, barrel organs and cor
nets.
such a display or faSniOn ana DrlRnl
colors had not been seen In England since
the outbreak of the war, Many old and
well known patrons of the turf were seen,
though such favorites as King Edward
and Lord Roseberry were necessarily alb
sent. owing to the official period OF
mourning for Quen Victoria being still un-
expired. Khaki was even more conspic-
uous than last year.
The betting was to 2 against Volody-
yovski 100 to against William the
Third. and 40 to l against Veronese.
Twenty-Five horses started.
How the Race Was Won.
There was lengthy delay at the post,
caused principally by the righteousness Of
Orchid Eventually a fair start was ef-
fected Foxhal Keene's Olympian was
first away from Claquer, Osboch and
Lord Bobs. On settling down Olympian
retained the lead. After the mile orchid
closed up. Volodyovski remaining about
tenth. Down the hill Olympian was
closely pressed by Lord Bobs and Reve-
nue.. Then Volodyovski and william the
Third rapidly improved their positions.
Round Tattenham corner several horses
dropped out. A quarter of a mile from
home Volodyovski took up the running,
and William the Third drew to second
place. The favorite seemed to be win
ming easily, when William the Third
came on with a tremendous rush; but
Reiff pulled the favorite together and
landed him a winner.