The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-05-26
Y IS
W ON B Y
KING
First Time That a Reign
ing Monarc
Horse Won

Epson, May 26.-The EPSON derby.
the classic event oil the English turf
and the blue-ribbon feature of the
racing season. was run here today
and won by King Edwards Minoru,
In this victory the famous bay colt
has made history. today being the
first occasion on which the greatest
of all races on the turf has been won
by an animal belonging to a reign
Ing monarch. w. RaphaeIs Louyiers
was second, and Lord Michelham's
William w was third
The American crack, Sir Martin,
owned by Louis Winans. an American
resident of London and bred in Ken
lucky by John Il. Madden, of whom
60 much was expected, fell.
Magnificent Minoru scored his vic
tory by a head only, while half a
length separated the second and third
horses. The victory of the king s
horse was greeted by an outburst OF
enthusiasm the equal of which never
has been witnessed at EPSON
The crowd at the course was wild
with excitement and broke through
the police GORDON and almost mobbed
King Edward, as, following the time
honored custom, his majesty. the own
er of Minoru, led the champion lnto
the paddock
The field of fifteen was sent away
to an exceptionally good start Brook
lyns made the running for the first
mile, with the kings colt well placed
in fifth position. Approaching Tatten-
ham corner. Minoru improved his posi-
ton, and stalling of close TO the home
stretch q strong challenge by Lou
vieres, he won by the shortest or
short heads,
AS soon as the horses entered the
straight and the crowd recognized that
the kings colors were in front, the
cheering began, Gradually the Ell"
thusiasm spread over the downs and
the cheers grew in volume as Minoru
neared the judges box. The victory
was so narrow that there was mo-
ment's hesitation pending the Judge S
verdict. but when the royal number
was hoisted to the top OF the board a
great roar burst out afresh and fol-
lowed the king as he left the royal box
and led his third derby champion TO
the unsaddling enclosure. His maj
esty's two victories were achieved
when he was the Prince of Wales.
Sir Martin actually started favor
ite in the betting at to l.
A heavy downpour Of rain which be-
gan early this morning and contln-
uel until noon, with threats OF show
ers during the afternoon. kept thous-
ands OF the casual race goers from
journeying down TO Epson Downs to-
day TO witness the historic derby. In
tercst in the race, however, remained
undiminished.
The rain chiefly affected the crowd
which usually comes down by the
road. The customary coster's turn
outs. the tradeSmens wagons, wag
onettes and hanson cabs still were to
be seen on the road. but the process
sion was diminished notlceably. a
feature of the parade this year was
the taxicab This vehicle enabled the
busy man TO leave his office after his
mornings work and get down here IN
time to sec the big race. Few
coaches we're out, but prominent
among those which did come down
was A. G. Vanderbilt's Venture, char
tered for the day by Clarence Mackay,
who has with him n party or Ameri-
can friends The Venture was driven
by Mr.. Vanderbilt himself Many
other Americans coming to the derby
for the first time chose the time
honored road route. but instead OF
travelling behind horses they were In
motor cars King Edward and queen
Alexandra, Princess Victoria. the
Prince and Princess OF Wales and
ether members of the royal Family
came down by train. Upon arriving
at Epson. they were driven to the
royal enclosure IN remi-state carrl-
ages. accompanied hy outriders.
The Caterbam plate OF 200 sover;
eigns. for 2-yearolds. distance nVe
furlongs. was won Oy Suncloud. Ac-
unha was second and Haggwood third
Among the fourteen starters was H. T.
Whuney's Ballyhoo filly.
The American crack was goins
strong in the running and was well
up among the leaders when he came
to grief. BrooklanI's was leading Al
the approach to Tattenham Corner
with Louvicrs close up. Sir Martin,
Minoru, Bayardo and Nalens tormeu
the second flight. Rounding tnih
dangerous corner. Sir Martin was
crowded by the other horses. crossed
his legs aud fell Jockey Martin was
thrown heavily and was shaken ana
somewhat bruised. He was picked up
and brought in by two of the track oi-
ficials. 1t WAS at first reported tna'
Sir Martin has been injured, but thls
was mistake. He is all right.