The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
BLACK GOLD, F FAVORITE, IS WINNER First Four Horses To Fin- ish At Louisville Out
 step Fasteners $52,775 AND TROPHY FOR WOMAN OWNER Achievement Is One Of Amazing Stories Of
 Racing History WAS 100 TO 1 SHOT
 DURING WINTER BaracadaIe, Sinclair Entry, Took Early Lead, With Victorious
 Colt Trailing Fifth
$52,775 AND TROPHY
 FOR WOMAN OWNER
WAS 100 TO 1 SHOT
 DURING WINTER

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May IT, (By Associated Press. West tri- umphed over the east for the first time since 1921 in the historic Ken lucky derby today when Black Geld, the favorite, won the race by a scant half length in a slashing drive to the wire, defeating 18 of the noblest three-year-olds in training, before a crowd of 75,000 to &C., 900 persons, the greatest throng that ever witnessed a horse race in America.
 The vests victory was over whelming, as the first four horses to finish are western-owned. Chil-- howee. ranking among the worthiest of contendeYs and owned by Gal- laher Brother of Lexington, Ky, was second by the margin of a short nose over Beau Butler, which in a heart-tearing effort beat Alta wood for third position honors by half length. Beau Butler was the entry of Col. Y. R. Bradley, whose Behave Your-Self won toe derby in 1921.
 Covers Track In 2:OS 1-S
 Black Gold won the race at one and q quarter miles over track lightning fast in 2:05 1-5, two seconds slower than the record, established by Old Rosebud in 1914. The horse belonged to Mrs. R. NJ. Hoots of Tulsa. Okla, the second woman ever to have sent derby winner to the post. Jimmy Mooney was the triumphant jockey, and Harry Webb. affectionately called "the old man." was the proud conditioner of the victor.
 Black Gold won for his owner $52,- 775 in cash and gold trophy worth $5,- 900. For himself, Black Gold merited rose wreath with sentiment above the sniff of money and the admiration of the record breaking crowd which will never forget the courage of his con quest. t%
 Chilhowee Earns S6,0OO
 Chilhowee earned for his owner the sum of s6.000 and Beau Butler, earned $3,000 for his owner. Altawood, owned by C. Bruce Head of Louisville, took down 1000 in fourth money.
 The racing achievement of Black Gold is one of the amazing stories of track history. The little jet black colt, the son of Black Toney- Useeit, was lightly regarded by the winter fore casters of the winner who had such names as Wise Counsellor, St. James and Sarazen on which to speculate. Black Gold, at one time during the winter book was a 100 to 1 shot, in today's race, and until three weeks ago the price was 40 to on him. When he flashed across the wire a winner this afternoon his packers cashed $5.50 for every $9 wagered in the mutuels on his chances. The price of Chilhowee to place was $1230 and on Beav Butler to show was $4.T0.
 Won L0uisianS Derby
 Black Gold first came into racing prominence last year when as a two. year-old he won several impressive vic tories. His worthiness as a derby contender was further strengthened bJ his victory in the Louisiana derby As New Orleans last winter when hs romped home an easy winner by sis lengths.
 His friends were encouraged by his chances last Tuesday when he won derby trial at one mile in i :37 AS over track that was slightly sluggish.
 When the bugle blew, calling the horses to the post, the sun gleamed through rift in the clouds, painting colorful picture for the start of thS running of the golden jubilee. After the proud parade started past the cheering stands, the task of algnina them at the barrier was begun as 4 ;46 and four minutes later they were racing away in their mad charge for victory. 1
 Sinclair Entry Leads
 hFaRQ6ala aH k.v LIaa Rt clair, shot to the front at rise of the barrier. and responding to the urge of the alert Earl Sande, settled into the lead for the first dash past the grandstand. Battling was second and Wild Aster third. Chilhowee was fourth to leave the wire and the thorough. breds were in these positions as they flashed past the judges stand.
 Black Gold was hampered by the quick breakers in the race and was trailing fifth as the field swept by the club house. He was caught in a pocket at the half mile post and was showed back a notch, but Mooney, his pilot, found an opening at the three quarters and Black Gold, responding with all his nobleness, made a strug. gle for third position with Bracadale still leading. >-
 Black Colds dash down the stretch waE a spectacle that never can be forgotten by those privileged to witness his triumph. Finding himself in a pock. ct. Mooney tapped his mount on the neck with his whip and Black Gold shooting to the outside of the track sprang forward one half a length and maintained that advantage in the final leap to the wire.
 Makes VaIOrous Struggle
 Beau Butler made a valoroUs strug-