d the head of the
vast throng.

Regret was bred at Mr. Whitney's Brookdale Farm, in New Jersey.

Under a smiling sun, forgetful of world's tragedy, society assembled a
brilliant gathering around the clubhouse grounds to witness the running of
the Derby to-day.

Mr. Whitney was one of the first men out on the track after the race was
over, and as Regret was jogging back to the stand he remarked: "Isn't she
the prettiest little filly you ever saw? You know," he continued, "this is
the greatest race in America at the present time, and I don't care if she
never starts again. The glory of winning this event is big enough, and
Regret can retire to the New Jersey farm any time now. I told Rowe I
didn't care if she never won another race if she could only land this one.
I have seen much bigger crowds than this one in the East and abroad, but I
never saw a more enthusiastic one. It's great" and the expression on his
face as he stood patting the mare's neck was the best evidence in the
world that he is a worthy representative of his illustrious father, than
whom racing never had a better friend.

This was the largest field which ever went to the post in the Kentucky
Derby. In 1875, when the first Kentucky Derby was run, and Aristides, the
little chestnut horse was returned the victor, fifteen competed for the
prize and honors. In 1882, when Apollo was victorious, fourteen went to
the post, but never in its long history did sixteen horses fight it out.

SUMMARY

May 8, 1915. Track fast. Derby, $10,000 added, value to winner $11,450;
$2,000 to second; $1,000 to third. Time 23-3/5, 48-3/5, 1.13-3/5,
1.39-2/5, 2.05-2/5.

Regret, 112, J. Notter 1
Pebbles, 117, C. Borel 2
Sharpshooter, 114, J. Butwell 3

Royal II, 117, A. Neylon; Emerson Cochran, 117, W. Taylor; Leo Rey, 117,
T. McTaggart; Double Eagle, 117, C. Burlingame; Dortch, 110, A. Mott; For
Fair, 117, Warrington; Ed Crump, 117, R. Goose; Little String, 117, E.
Pool; Goldcrest Boy, 114, J. Kederis; Uncle Bryn, 117, J. McTaggart;
Tetan, 117, J. Smyth; Norse King, 117, W. J. O'Brien; Booker Bill, 117, W.
Andress.

Winner Ch F, by Broomstick--Jersey Lightning. Trained by J. Rowe. Owner,
H. P. Whitney.

FORTY-SECOND DERBY 1916

As old Rome raised her gates for the returning conqueror and turned over
to him the city's keys so did Louisville surrender to-day to the spirit of
the Derby.

Again must the mind go back to palmy day