The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Fourteen Thorough breds Will Probably
 Start in Classic

Louisville, May 6.-tSpecial.)- From the present outlook II or more fleet thoroughbreds will face tine starter here next Saturday afternoon al the historic Churchill Downs for the forty-eighth Kentucky Derby, Americats richest classic for 3-year- olds Norwich, the undefeated son of Runnymede. owned by Benjamin Block Wall street broker, rules ia vorite over the field. being quoted in, the future books al to 1. The great Runnymede colt is due to arrive in Louisville on May 8 in charge of his trainer. Fred Burlew. That Norwich is in the pink of condition and just crying" 10 run was evidenced by his trial over the Jamaica course the other day when he stepped mile in 40 2-5.
 Norwich Is Fit
 They may beat Norwich in the Kentucky classic said Burlew but if they do the horse that finishes in front of him will know that he has been to the races. One thing is cer- tain, and that is Norwich is physically fit 10 go route. He will not stop because of lack of physical condition. l feel satisfied on that score. Nor vich is as fit as hands can make him, and If he fails to triumph in the blue ribbon event we will have no alibis 10 make. Let the best horse win. ana feel confident that l will saddle that horse.'
 Deadlock. Robert IT. shannon's 5- year-old son of Sir Wilfred Hortcnse IT, qualified in handsome fashion for his Derby engagement at Lexington at the first asking. He easily tri- umphed over all the leading western eligibles in an allowance race over the distance of one and one-sixteenth miles, which is assurance that he can go route. Surf Rider finished sec ond to him, beaten four lengths. while John Finn was in third place, two lengths farther back. In the rear of the placed trio came Washington, Busy American, Llewellyn and Casey in the order named. For only a brief period did Deadlock lose the lead over the entire distance and Washington was the one to head him. Surf Rider conceded weight to all of his oppo- nents. he carrying 11S pounds, with John Finn next in order with 115. Dcadlock's burden was 10s. and it sat mighty lightly on him. If Deadlock can duplicate this performance in the Derby he may be the one they will have to catch. This colt is in excel lent shape and Owner Shannon thinks he has more than an even chance to win the big race. Shannon has wagered heavily on uhs colt In the winter books and he stands to win a fortune if Deadlock finishes first under the wire. Deadlock will be one of the main reliances of the western horsemen.
 To Start Busy American
 F.. K. Bradley, winner of last years Derby, has announced that he will start Busy American and Bet Mosie. By Gosh will be shipped to Pimlico to carry the Bradley colors in the Freak ness. Busy American is a bay colt by North Star III out of mare named Breathing Spell. He never faced the barrier as a 2year-old. He faced the barrier for the first time the other day at Lexington. He has been going about his training in great style and is considered the ace of the Bradley 3-year -olds. Bet Mose was just an ordinary 2-year-old. winning only three races out of IA starts. He is also son of North Star II.
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