Part 6

Betting--Kimball $700, Quito $362, Fonso $222, Bancroft $50, Boulevard $----.

SEVENTH DERBY 1881

On Tuesday morning, "Derby Day," the sun rose clear and not a cloud was to be seen, which with westerly wind was the precursor of a gloriously fine day. The attendance was very large. All the stands and betting enclosures were inconveniently crowded, and in the inner field the rails for near a quarter of a mile were lined with people from six to ten deep, while the field, clad in the greenest of spring verdure, was thickly dotted over with every variety of conveyance, from the cart to the splendid coach and landau.

For the Kentucky Derby, only half a dozen sported silk for this valuable and important event. Hindoo was such a big favorite that little money was wagered on him, he being the favorite at 5 to 2 over the field. The race was never in doubt, but Hindoo had to have the whip, his jockey giving him two raps as he entered the stretch, and he won easy at the finish by four lengths, Lelex beating Alfambra half a length for second place. The official time of the race, 2:40, is not correct, but will have to stand. The party throwing the flag threw it as soon as the drum tapped, long before the horses reached the pole. The correct time is 2:38-1/2.

Calycanthus was not disposed to join his horses, but was finally brought up, Lelex in the lead, Calycanthus second, Hindoo third, Getaway fourth, Alfambra fifth, Sligo sixth. Before reaching the three-quarter pole Calycanthus took the lead, with Lelex second, Hindoo third. Passing the stand Calycanthus was half a length in front of Hindoo, second, who was a like distance ahead of Lelex, third, followed by Sligo, Alfambra and Getaway. At the quarter Hindoo was a head in front of Calycanthus, Lelex third, Sligo fourth. Before reaching the half Lelex was a length in front and the cry went up that Hindoo, who was second, was beaten, Sligo third. On the lower turn Hindoo moved up and showed in front, and on entering the stretch began to loaf a little, and his jockey gave him a couple of raps with the whip as a reminder, and he came away and won easy at the finish by four lengths. Lelex beat Alfambra a half length for second place, after a whipping race home. Sligo two lengths from Alfambra, fourth, Getaway fifth, Calycanthus sixth. Mile, 1:47-1/2; race, 2:40.

DESCRIPTION OF WINNER AND PEDIGREE

Hindoo is a dark bay colt, with a star in his forehead and a slight number of gray hairs running down his face, and right hind foot white up to the pastern. He has grown and thickened since last year, and will make a 16-hand horse. His head is plain but intelligent, and he has a stout neck, well inclined shoulders, stout middle piece, great depth through the heart, a trifle long in the back, good hips, quarters, and stifles, with sound feet and legs, and his action when extended is easy and frictionless. Hindoo was bred by D. Swigert, Stockwood farm, Spring Station, Ky., and purchased at two-years-old by his present owners for $15,000. He started nine times at two-years-old and won seven. He has started twice this season and won the Blue Ribbon 1-1/2 miles at Lexington, Ky., in 2:38, and the Kentucky Derby, 1-1/2 miles, at Louisville, in 2:40. He has twenty-four more engagements this year, and, barring accidents, in our opinion, they all lay at his mercy.

SUMMARY

The Kentucky Derby, for three-year-olds; $100 each, half forfeit, or only $20 if declared out by May 1st, 1880, and $40 if declared out by May 1st, 1881, with $1,500 added; $200 to second, 1-1/2 miles. (62 subscribers, of whom 9 declared, and two of whom are void by death of nominator). Value $4,610. Colts 105 lbs., fillies and geldings 102 lbs.

Dwyer Bros,' b c Hindoo, by Virgil, dam Florine by Lexington; McLaughlin 1

B. G. Thomas' b g Lelex, by Lelaps, dam War Reel; A. Allen 2

G. W. Bowen & Co.'s b c Alfambra, by King Alfonso, dam Luileme; Evans 3

H. P. McGrath's ch c Sligo, by Tom Bowling dam Petty; Donohue 0

M. Young's b c Getaway, by Enquirer, dam by Colossus; Fisher 0

H. P. McGrath's b c Calycanthus, by Tom Bowling, dam Oleander; G. Smith 0

Time--2:40

Betting--Hindoo $500, Lelex $70, McGrath $70, Alfambra $40, Getaway $25.

EIGHTH DERBY 1882

The fourteen candidates promptly assembled at the post, and at the fourth attempt the lot were sent away to a miserable, scattering start, Harry Gilmore in the lead, Babcock second, Robert Bruce third, Bengal fourth, Runnymede fifth, followed by the Pat Malloy-Canary Bird colt, Apollo, Wallensee, Lost Cause, Wendover, Monogram, Highflyer, Newsboy and Mistral, the latter getting away six lengths behind Newsboy. Passing the three-quarter pole Babcock was first, Bruce second, Harry Gilmore third, Bengal fourth, Runnymede fifth, Apollo sixth, the rest tailed off. Passing the stand Bruce and Harry Gilmore were head and head, a length in front of Babcock third, Runnymede fourth, Bengal fifth, Apollo sixth, the rest out of the race. No change on the turn, but at the quarter Harry Gilmore was a half length in front of Bruce second, a length ahead of Runnymede third. Before reaching the half Bruce, having shot his bolt, retired, Babcock taking second place, Runnymede third, Bengal fourth, Apollo fifth. The five took closer order on the turn, and entering the stretch Harry Gilmore was a half length in front of Runnymede second, Babcock and Apollo lapped, Bengal close up. Half way down it looked to be Runnymede's race, he running easy with his mouth wide open, and the shout went up that he would win, but inside the furlong pole he quit, and Apollo coming with a wet sail after a driving race won by a length, Runnymede second, two lengths ahead of Bengal third, followed by Harry Gilmore, Monogram, Babcock, Wendover, Mistral, Wallensee, Pat Malloy colt, Highflyer, Newsboy, Bruce and Lost Cause in the order named. First half 51-1/2, first mile 1:46-1/4, mile from stand to stand 1:48-3/4, race 2:40-1/4.

SUMMARY

The Kentucky Derby, for three-year-olds, $100 entrance, half forfeit, $20 if declared May 1st, 1881; $40 if declared May 1st, 1882, with $1,500 added; second to have $200. 1-1/2 miles. 64 entries. Colts 105 lbs, fillies and geldings 102 lbs.

Morris & Patton's ch g Apollo by Ashstead or Lever dam. Rebecca T. Price; 102 lbs., Hurd 1

Dwyer Bros.' br c Runnymede by Billet, dam Mercedes; 105 lbs., McLaughlin 2

Bowen & Co.'s br c Bengal 3 y o by Billet dam by Mahomet; 105 lbs., Fisher 3

J. B. Sellers & Co.'s ch c Wendover by Bullion, dam Experiment; 105 lbs., Hovey 0

W. Cottrill's ch c Harry Gilmore by Imp. Buckden, dam by Wagner; 105 lbs., Gibbs 0

P. C. Fox's ch c by Pat Malloy, dam Canary Bird; 105 lbs., Henderson 0

A. Jackson's b c Robt. Bruce by Rouseau, dam Barbary; 105 lbs., L. Jones 0