The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

The "rammany" or BOSS Croker's''
Derby. as the 1907 race will henceforth
be known. proved in many ways TO be
a disappointment to the enormous
crowd that gathered at EPSON Downs
20 witness the sporting event OF the
year.
Mr. Croker by winning this historic
event with his chestnut colt Orby in
fine style gained little OF the good will
OF the British racing public, but he
has the satisfaction OF having attained
the ambition OF every sportsman who
comes upon the British turf. on the
other hand. the British public. which
had wagered lot OF money on the
beaten favorite. Sieve GALLON. and
which likes to see the blue ribbon car
ried of by titled or aristocratic
sportsman. was keenly disappointed.
The day began badly with torrents
of rain. In spite OF the absence OF
Queen Alexandra. however, big cir
Gle or royalty. headed by King Edward
and the Prince and Princess OF Wales.
was present As the morning wore
on the weather cleared and the0 race
was run in glorious sunshine.
The crowd was perhaps smaller than
in previous years. but II had It's we'll
known gayety and picturesqueness and
cans and Irish. who showed unbounded
enthusiasm at the victory OF Orby.
Outside OF those partisans nobody
regarded Orby as likely winner, and
the betting was never shorter than
to 1, and IL was IL to against
Johnny" Reiffs mount
Mr. Croker. himself. however. had
been most sanguine concerning the
outcome and had expressed 10 every
body his complete confidence that his
horse would win. The time was min
utes and a. seconds There was only
a lukewarm enthusiasm by the general
public. Mr.. Croker was heartily con-
graduated by many prominent persons.
Mr.. Croker, with a party OF friends,
including August Belmont. watched the
race from a box overlooking the post.
He led the rush toward the track when
Orby came up the stretch in front OF
the other competitors and he was ready
when Johnny" Reiff had brought the
winner back TO the judges box to lead
the horse. on which he had placed his
confidence. past the royal box occupied
by King Edward and his guests and
thence to the paddock. where he re-
ceived the congratulations OF hundreds
OF friends.
To a representative of the Asso-
ciated Press Mr.. Croker said last night.
still speaking excitedly: "Yes, | have
dttdtncu tht diubiblOH Ui ihS
least the ambition have had since
first took up the sport of racing-and
the desire. 1 believe. OF every owner
OF racing stable on this side OF the
water. as we'll as OF many Americans.
1T is a great thing to win the Derby,
the most famous race I'm the calendar
OF the racing world. and how proud
am TO have accomplished this l have
no words TO express. I am very. very
proud and very. very happy. especially
as Orby was bred and raised in my
stable. I having brought his dam from
America as a flly. | cannot say that
! felt sure OF winning. but still / had
the greatest confidence in Orby and
was certain he would give a good ac-
count of himself and be among the
first group at the finish. He Is a grand
horse. and IL all goes well he will add
many laurels TO this, the greatest OF
all racing honors Orby is entered for
the Royal Hunt cup at Ascot this
month, as well as for the st. Leger.
but I have not had time 10 decide
whether he is to run or not; / think,
however, that he will"
When asked about the Newmarket in
cident. Mr.. Croker said: Don't say any