The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-16
CANDIDATES FOR DERBY
NOMINEES HAVE GIVEN IDEA
OF CAPABILITIES.
Something About Fast Horses Tha,
Are Expected to Start in Great
Event-Record of Perform
anceS.

Fifty out of the ninety-seven horses
nominated for the American Derby have
already faced the flag this year and
have given both to their owners and the
public some idea of their capabilities and
iheir chances Of capturing the blue rib,
bon or the American turf. Out of these
than dozen have much chance to Sc
cure the coveted prize, says a Chicago
paper.
Abe Franks position as winter favor
lite and his 2-year-old performances enti-
tie him to first notice, though his 3-year-
old form so far shows places his Derby
chances at low ebb. 1t Is true he won
his first three races. but his finish in
the Tennessee Derby when he was nearly
beaten by selling platter and his sun
sequent showings in the Geist handicap
at Nashville, point to the idea that stay
ing is not his forte, or that he is weak
hearted. He is, however, one of the few
horses that has carried stake weights
and it NAV be that the excuses put for
ward by his stable of his being short and
having a sore mouth are legitimate and
correct.
Mr.. Bennett has besides three others,
In Ed Austin, Aladdin and Blennenworth
The first named is rated as a Splinter,
bat he has done nearly all that has been
asked OF him, while Aladdin has per-
formed fairly well. Blennenworth has
not yet started.
1t was unfortunate that Alan-a-D Dale
should break down after his gallant
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and well, there is little doubt that this
son of Halma would have given a good
account OF himself in the big derby.
arsenal A. Featherstones good Lamp
lighter colt, in winning the Metropolitan,
has so lar captured the most valuable
prize OF the season. He fortunately es-
capes the five pounds penalty for the
American Derby as it was handicap,
and will only have his IT,, pounds to
shoulder. Though he only carried ninety
pounds, he showed speed and gameness.
Ills defeat by Old England in the To-
boggan at six furlongs does not detract
from his merits. as having been keyed
up FOR the longer race, he may not have
been up to the sprint. If Mr.. Feather
stone sends the colt West he will have
many friends for the race.
In Igniter and Emshee the ex-Chica-
goan has two other strings TO his bow.
The former, well-named son of Lamp
lighter, has started once and run second,
while the other, "a son OF FonSo, has
not yet appeared.
Two OF the three named by j. B. Hag-
gin, Waterboy and Bon Mot, have SO
far started, and both have won at their
first attempt. Waterboy is by that good
sire, WatercresS. while Bon Mot is by
Fitz James. Time will tell more about
them. Haggins other candidate is Re-
morse, by order.
Pat DUNES Hanover colt, Hargis
won his first try-out at Louisville, al
though he was beaten by Bard of Avon
Friday, and the Hanover colt may be a
good one. Dunno is one of the quiet
order and with his Ave nominations will
be able to keep people guessing for the
next six weeks In ]. V. Kirby he seems
also to have a useful colt, and with
three Others Arion, Memnon and Henry
Zitt should be able 70 draw prize at
Washington Park. even If not the chief
one.
Green Morris, the veteran turfman. is
another that holds good hand, and he