The Washington times., 1909-05-26
MONARCH CHEERS
AS HIS NINORU
WINS BIG DERBY
Gallant Horse Canters
Proudly Home in Front
of LouvierS.
SIR MARTIN LEFT
FAR IN THE RUCK
Edwards Favorite Gains Advan-
tage When He Draws Post
Position-Women Faint.

EPSON RACE TRACK, England.
May 26.-King Edward has attained
his ambition.
AS a reigning monarch he today had
the satisfaction of seeing the royal
purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves.
and black cap. first past the post IN
the blue ribbon event of the turf
world. when his Minoru. gallant son
of CylIene- Mother Siegel, came home
in front Of Louviers. owned by W. ].
Raphael. and Lord Michelham's VII
liam the Fourth. and with the much
touted Yankee-bre6 colt Sir Martin
Ear back in the ruck.
Sir Martins UnIucky Day.
American luck became a cropper in
the race, the hoodoo being in evidence
even before the horses started when 1t
was announced that Sir Martin had
drawn the eleventh position. putting
him almost on the outside and making
it necessary for him to take a very
wide swing at Nottingham corner.
The colt did not get of any too we'll
when the barrier was sprung, and there
was too much speed for him to get clear
OF the field and cut across the rail. IN
consequence he was kept well on the
outside by the jockey who rode a fault
less race up to the time his mount fell.
He started TO make his run. but Just
before Nottingham corner was reached
the colt crossed his legs or stepped
ir a soft spot OF the turf when swing
ing around the bend. He fell heavily
but Martin was thrown clear and was
unhurt. It was the hardest kind Of
hard luck, as Sir Martin was running
clear and true, well within striking dis
lance of the leaders AT the time, and his
chances locked as good as those of the
ultimate winner. who was behind him
at the time.
It was the most popular victory in
the history OF the British turf. Fol-
lowing his winning Of the Two Thou
sand Cuineas some weeks ago, the
son OF Cyllene was installed the
betting favorife, and he never left
the result In doubt
Leased BY King.
Unfortunately he is not owned out
right by the King. who has leased his
cunning qualities from Hall Walker,
his breeder. HIS name Is of japanese
origin and means success. This fact
was commented on by his ma testy In
discussing the race as the horses
went TO the post. The luck was with
the royal favorite He drew the post
position IN the drawing which gave
him the enormous advantage Of keep
sng away from all interference in the
early running and left him a good
spot Tor the hard turn at Tatting-
haTA's Corner.
1Iinoru was a short head IN front OF
1ouviers at the finish. with William the
Fourth only scant half length back.
and all three Jockeys riding whip and
Epur AL an the iIiu for the last quarter
mile
Scene of Wild Entheusiasm.
The scene of enthusiasm that followed
the posting OF the number !. indicating
khat the royal horse had annexed the
purse of $500 sovereigns. has never
been equaied on EPSON Downs.
Men, women, ard children lost all self
control, danced and shouted, cheered
msdly. and many women tainted under
the stress Of the nervous excitement.
His majesty lost his calm demeanor.
and his usually fiorid face was brilliant
red. as he leaned far out OF the roval
box and bowed his Acknowledgement TO
the mad multitude
Always popular az prince and later as
King. England's sovereign reached the
apex OF his fame today. and he showed
plainly by his every attitude that he
fully appreciated the plce he holds ia
the affections OF his subjects by mis-
democratic attitude. None the less de
lighted. but calm and reserved. as
usual. Queeu Alexandra. stood at the
side OF his majesty, and smiled at the
cheering madmen who had burst ali
police lines and were gathered in the
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