Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-17
Chicago Record Herald.)

Chicago cord-Herald.)
The American Derby, greatest Of
western turf events. will be run at
Washington Park next Saturday. 1t
will be the seventeenth renewal of the
western classic, which is worth a for
tune to the owner OF the speediest thor
cughbred. The value in money il
commensurate with Its Importance. but
many an owner will count the glory in
capturing the blue ribbon event worth
many times the size Of the purse.
Whether or not the east will have a
representative in the Derby is problem
atical. w. M. Scheftel announced posi-
lively Friday that he would send High
ball west. Then came his race in the
Brooklyn Derby yesterday. when he
was beaten by Bryn Mawr at equal
weights Immediately after the race
Mr.. Scheftel was in doubt as to his
plans. Later In the day he said that IL
Highball showed no Ill effects. and il he
cooled out nicely, he might be started
west this morning as announced. He
asserted, however. that Jockey Hide
brand would not ride him In the Ameri-
can Derby. which seems to indicate
that he was dissatisfied with the hand
ling of the colt.
Fort Hunter Will Come
To compensate I'm some measure for
the possible absence OF Highball came
a telegram to Secretary Howard from
N. Dyment. owner of Fort Hunter. that
this good Canadian colt would be on
hand. Mr.. Dyment asked that three
stalls be reserved for him. Fort Hunter
yesterday won the Buffalo Derby at a
mile and quarter in the time Of
2:06 3-5, beating among others Dolly
Spanker and MOntreson. r. r. Wilson's
Derby timber. Fort Hunter carried 1879
pounds yesterday. but ny winning the
event he incurred a penalty of three
pounds. and his weight II he starts
Saturday will be 1875 pounds.
Already on the ground are nearly a
score of Derby candidates. English
Lad. Moharib. Flower King. Prince
Silverwings. Burleigh and lesser lights
have all flashed their colors before turf
followers. English Lad and Moharib
have shown such brilliant form that
those who enthuse over a horse race
only once year consider II all over but
the shouting English Lad and Mo-
hartb have been picked to beat any
thing on four legs. The opinion is not
unanimous as to which one of the two
will carry his owners colors first un.
der the wire. but friends Of each figure
that neither can be worse than one two.
Moharib 10 Dangerous
Moharib's winning Of the NJ. Lewis
Clark stakes Mt Harlem Yesterday
makes him really the most formidable
candidate for the blue ribbon event.
English Lad IL still held favorite, with
Moharib second choice. The future
books still held Highball at odds of
to last night. The race of English
Lad yesterday, when he finished fifth
10 Mohartb, probably does not mean
much. The colt was given a bad ride
from start to finish and those who fin
tshed In front of him will probably have
hard work to do II again,
Bill Curtis. however. looms up as a
contender. az does also Flo Bob. Both
OF these put Moharib to drive to win.
Behind these came Proofreader. which
VIII undoubtedly be q starter In the
Dig race Saturday. The rest who ran
IN the Clark stakes showed nothing
startling. and this includes Flower
King which will undoubtedly 60 to the
post maiden.
Long Shots Prominent
Long shots have almost become a
tradition with the Derby. Winning
lavorites have been far and few be-
tween. Win the candidates run ar.
lording to the schedule laid out by the
bookmakers and the public this year?
II IL q question which will NOT he
answered until about 4 O'Clock Satur.
aay afternoon In the meantime thous-
amos have succeeded in making a num-
Der OF guesses which will leave them
sither losers or winners after the mum. |
bers have been hung out,
The Derby. however. is nor entiro,y
devoted to horsefiesh. There are other
'sAAeSh iu0AC tile DSrOy th0 {
greatest social event in this country
ana the only counterpart Of the royal
event on EPSON Downs. The parade To
me park. the brilliancy of the eouip-
'ges, the color scheme in the infield ana
ne surging. maddening throng pres !
ing from pillar to post around tho
srand stand make the Derby the yearly
landmark to others than turfmen. Las,
rear the crowd was estimated at all the
way from $4,000 to 10000 people. Win
fair day this enormous total ia uke,v
o be exceeded this year.
Bic Crowd Expected
There will be any number Of attrac.
ions which will draw people toward
ne gates Of Washington park. The
dvance guard Of statesmen and poll
icians from far and near are expected
0 arrive day or two ahead Of the
epuolican convention. which omen. on
tuesday after the Derby. Distinruished
nlsors from st. Louis are assured
h fashionable quarters Of Chicaro