Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-07
LEONARDO / IS
PICKED TO LAND
KENTUCKY DERBY
Western Colt Favored Over Try
ster in Turf Classic at Louis
vile This Afternoon
ON FAST TRACK SHOULD
WIN AT GOOD ODDS

colt. leonardo II. is the outstanding
entry In the Kentucky Derby. to BE-
raced here this afternoon.
A turfman familiar with the Whit
ney stables inner workings is authority
for the statement that James Rowe Is
looking more to the flly than to Tryster
TO win the laurels today.
Tryster has been heralded over the
country nsthe big Whitney dependence.
while Prudery has been quietly given
the closest attention by Americas pre-
mier trainer, and no racer was ever in
better condition.
Rowe knows of Lconardo's fash Of
speed. and he knows the lightning dash
to the front that is Ieonardo's great
advantage cannot be matched by the
slower starting. but staying. Trystcr, IL
the authority quoted Is correct.
An observer standing at the head Of
the stretch at Lexington the day
Leonardo was beaten In the mud saw
the cupping which annoyed the Simms
colt 20 much.
He said when the mud cupped under
Leonardo that the colt, which has
long stride, slipped back at every effort.
On fast track Leonardo will be re-
turned the winner at good odds in the
fifth race today.
Leonardo hns fifth position; Prudery,
third: Behave Yourself. first Tryster,
twelfth: Star Voter, tenth Black Ser
vunt Is ninth and Careful fourth.
Derby day dawned With clear weather
and continued sunshine was expected
to put the track in prime condition.
Horscmen pronounced the course
Tightening fast. Billy Barton was
withdrawn during the forenoon.
The throng began moving toward the
race trnck hours before post time. They
almost swamped newsboys on street
corners, and eagerly scanned first edi-
tions for opinion Of sport writer's on the
issue.
Horsemen Give Opinions
The following horscmcn consented to
give their forecasts on the winner:
W, r. -Applegate. Prudery; B. K.
McAfpe, Bradley entry; Jack Shelley,
Leonardo II; c. II. Allison. Leonardo
II, Star Voter on heavy track: Joe
Tigue. Prudery: William Wallace.
entry: Harry Bloom, Leonardo III, fast
track.
A Jockey Club official says his mini
mum estimate on the Derby attendance
j. 5000. He says the plant could take
care Of that size crowd. There will be
800 pari -mutuel machines in opera =
ton.
The housing committee of the Jockey
Club performed noble service in obtain
ing rooms for visitors, but 5000 persons
walked the streets Of Louisville last
night. knowing that money could not
buy rooms.
Arrivals from all parts Of the coun-
try have been steady during tho week,
and all Of the hostelrips have had their
space booked solidly for some time.
The boarding houses arc full to the
roof 4 greater number OF private
railroad cars are also here than for
merly. Special trains from various
sections Of the country. including New
rCleveland. Pittsburgh and New Orleans
arrived last night and this morning.
General Pershing VIII Attend
General John J. Pcrshins will be a
quest OF Mr.. and Mrs. F.. p. Mclean
He will be entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
Alvin T. Hert.
Louis &. Kaufman. president of tbs
Chemical Phoenix Bank, VI New York
and Oliver Hartman. head ot th'
Hartman National Bank. made thu
tourney here in their private cars.
judge Morgan O'Brien is another
New Yorker in August Belmont
party. E. W. Marland. owner Of th'
Meriand Oil Co, Ponca City. OKLA.
IL bore with six guests in his private
yacht. White Marsh.
Governor W. 7. McCray. OF In
diana. has a box reserved adjoining
that Of Governor Edwin p. Morrow. o
Kentucky. Attorney General Harr'
VI. Dnusherty and Senator Fall ar
late arrivals.
Reservation has been made for w
G. McAdoo, s. d. Riddle and Mrs
Riddle. Walter Jefrords and Mrs
Jctfords. George p. Widener and party
all of Philadelphia, are here. =,
F.. x. SimIns, owner Of Leonardo II
arrived IN a private car, as did liarr
Sinclair. owner OF Grey Lag, a doubt
N! starter. Sinclair spent 5000 m
for Inchcape and Grey Lag. with IN
derby in riew. Another tnrfman
hard derby luck is 7. J. O'Rrirn. VIII
scent enough Oh his Pluribus to stan
20 win n quarter Of million dollars
when the colt went wrong.