came by the stand like a wild horse, with
Burns pulling with might and main and keeping the rank colt well within
himself. Plaudit was on the outside and running last, but easily, and the
others right on the flying Karl's heels. Simms sent Plaudit forward, and
when the back stretch was reached his red jacket flashed in front of
Isabey and Han d'Or, who were never noticed again in the race. Lieber Karl
was still running like a locomotive, but Simms set sail for him and before
the middle of the back stretch was reached had his head at the leader's
flanks and held his place, though he seemed to be extended, while Karl was
apparently well in hand. As they struck the next turn Plaudit made a move
to go up but Burns let out a link and Karl shot away. Simms began to ride,
however, and the sluggish Plaudit, as if waiting to be called on, held his
own at Lieber Karl's tail. Straightened into the run home Simms drew his
whip and at the first touch of the lash Plaudit shot forward and slowly
drew up to his rival's head, and at the last eighth pole they were on even
terms. Karl for the first time this season had been collared. Not till
then did Burns begin to urge his mount, and soon the catgut was raising
welts upon Karl's heaving sides, while Simms was vigorously plying the
lash to Plaudit. It was a desperate duel for a few strides, and then
Plaudit gamely responding drew away and the race was over. Lieber Karl was
all out, and while Simms rode the sluggish Plaudit to the end, he no
longer needed the lash and finished with something to spare by a full
length.

When the winner trotted back to the stand, the heartiest ovation tendered
a Derby winner in recent years was given him. The crowd surged through the
gates and over the fence and it was necessary to call a policeman to keep
the enthusiastic crowd from the horse's heels. A wreath of red roses was
placed about the victor's neck, and as he was led before the stand the
crowd--ladies and all--arose and cheered the hero to the echo.

Kentucky Derby; for three-year-olds; guaranteed value $6,000. 1 mile and a
quarter.

Index Starters Jockeys St. 1/2 3/4 S. F. Betting
Plaudit, 117 Simms 3 2 4 2 8 2 8 1 1 3 to 1
(740) Lieber Karl, 122 Burns 2 1-3/4 1 2 1-1/2 2 20 1 to 3
191 Isabey, 117 Knapp 1 3 h 3-1/2 3nk 3 3 12 to 1
Han d'Or, 117 Conley 4 4 4 4