The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
WON BY FORE AND AFT
EIGHT THoUsAND PEOPLE SEE
 THE CUMBERLAND DERBY.
Books Get Much the Worst of the Day, the Successful Favorites Being Heavily Played-At
 Other Tracks.

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 Nashville. Tenn. April 2s-Eight thou sand people saw William Gerst's Fore and Aft by George Kinney-Topsail win the Cumberland Derby, one mile an eighth at Cumberland Park today from I. H. Stevens's Barca in the good time of 1:e5 3-4. John J. Greener's Postmaster Wright after leading into the stretch, finished third. Tho race was worth sS,06o to the winner and was a beauti- full contest
 The Tennessee Breeders Association opened It's tenth annual spring meeting under most suspicious conditions. The weather was fair and bracing and the track in prime condition while the crowd, both in point of numbers and enthusiasm was far beyond that usually seen on a Southern track. Fourteen books, includ- ing a field book and combination slate did business and were unable to accom- modate the betters. the jam and crush in the ring keeping many Would-be in- vestors out. With the heavy business done the books had much the worst of 1t four pronounced favorites making good, two of them, Whiskey King and Fore and Aft being especially well backed. Inc derby was the fourth event on the card and five candidates accepted the issue. The local money poured in on Fore and owned In Nashville, had a strong follow ing. Reservation with Bullman up en- joyed a light play and the others were neglected. Away to pretty start Sin ner Simon went out to show the route with the favorite back in fourth posi- ton. Passing the stand Sinner Simon and Postmaster Wright were heads apart with Reservation lapped on them and Fore and Aft two lengths back. Going on Landry sent Simon further out and with Reservation quickly following. the two drew away. Then in the back stretch Barca joined in the chase. Simon had shot his bolt and at the half Post master Wright had commanded. half length before Reservation who was neck and neck with Barca. The favorite was fourth, two lengths away, but rounding the turn Henry began to make his play. The colt was cut off several times and finally at the head of the stretch Henry took him to the outside and he assumed the lead with Barca at his head and Post master Wright close at them. Through the stretch 1t was a stiff argument, but the favorite had a length the best of it at the wire with Barca two lengths be- fore the Greener colt.
 First race, six furlongs-Whiskey King. 116 (Stevens) even, won; Jack Ratlin, Hi (Laudry) 2 1-2 to l, second; Louis Wag- ner, 112 (M. Henry) 15 to l, third. Time, 1:13 1-4. High Chancellor, Carl Kahler. Pirateer also ran.
 Second race, four furiongs-Sweetie. 1os (McIninery) 2 to 1, won; Lady Amelia. 105 CT. Meade) 10 to l, second; Triumvir, 1os (Castro) 20 to l. third. Time. 49 1-2. Mamie Hodge, Canassa. Soufriere. Jessie Hortense. Mafalda, Allan St. Luke also ran.
 Third race, seven furiongs-The Stew ardess, 101 tShilling), to l, won; John Coulter. 1oS lHslgerson). to 5. second; 1:2s. whitsie Little Chico. invictus, Ga lott, The Wizard, Lapidus. Domadge, Lou Key ran. Crusader left at the post.
 Fourth race. The Cumberland Derby. mile and an eighth, s, 900 added-Fore and 112 Helgerson), to l, second; Postmas. ter. (Wright), 112 (Winkfield), B to g. third. Time. 1:5s 3-4. Reservation, Sinner Simon ran.
 selling-Bradley Bill. 100 CHelgerson), 1S to 10. won; Bird Pond. 100 (M. Henry) to 1, second; Sweetness and Light, 9S (Robertson), to 1. third. Time, :56. An- gelee. Emperor of India, Ala Shell, East ter Walters, Instrument ran.
 Sixth race, five and a half furlongs selling-Carrie l., li9 (CrowhursD, 15 to l, won; Golden Cottage, 1H q. Daly), to 1. second; Edl L., 1A. Helgerson). 1 to l. third. Time. 1:08 3-4. Dandie Bell sistible. The Golden Prince. The Black Scot, Governor Savers ran.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, five furlongs-Sandwich Bal. zac, Favorable, Oriy, Judge Carter. Ill Kinford. 1o9:\ Jet. Hand organ. Ouida Gloria Mundi. -04; Kim Pea Ridge. Gypi sano, 101.
 Second race, four furlongs-Negro, Co., moro. Miss Crawford. Court Rose, Miss Veracity, Frances Yowell. lN.
 Third race, one mile-Annie Lauretta Handcuff Infallible, 102; Hattie Davis 9S; Chicksha, 9l; Class Leader, Ss.
 Fourth race. seven-eighths of a mile Bummer H., 106; Lady Strathmore, Bru. lare. 1O4; Chay Thompson. 10S: James F., 92.
 Fifth race. thirteen-sixteenths of a mile-Boomerack, 112; Tom Kingsley, Ill Cast Iron, 109; Presgrave, Star Gazer, 107 Little Duchman IT., 103; Miss West, Sis. ter Sarah, Velasquez. 100.
 Sixth race. four and half furlongs- Council, Ort Wells, Bandello, Lorc French, 110; Kilo, 107.