Sent by, Mr. Morriss London, May 30.
At the Press Club Derby luncheon today a telegram from Mr. H. E. Morriss, owner of Pasch. was read:
"So sorry to be absent I gave some good advice in 1925 with regard to gathering the gift of Manna, a tip Which the Aga Khan sportingly explained later that he scrupulously followed. It seems almost outrageous to harbour hopes for a second Derby victory in thirteen years. This home town of ours (Shanghai) seems thoroughly to have made up its mind on the matter and our world famous bar will see it have one good one if Pasch wins and several if he does not. Greetings and good wishes,"
Owners, trainers and jockeys told of their hopes and fears.
Mr. James Rank expressed the hope that his entry, Scottigh Union, would a least confirm in the Derby the form he had shown in the Guineas.
Sir Humphrey de Trafford, owner of Portmarnock, said; "Some writers. suggest that Portmarnock is a non-stayer. That is not the opinion of my jockey (Pat Beasley)."
Mr. J. A. Dewar, owner of Troon, said: "I think Troon will give a good run for his money."
"Steve" May Ride Steve Donoghue ahd Freddie Fox reveated that they had been approached to come elt of retirement and ride on Wednesday, which, they said. was just possible."
"What beats Pasch wins," said Steve Donoghue. "Troon is an excellent outside chance."
Feddie Fox remarked humorously; "Td like to ride Pasch."
Beary, who is riding Troon, chimed "What beat Pasch sins."
Mr, Tom Walls, owner of Markab, expressed the opinidh that "if Pasch is beaten, it will be by Portmarnock."—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.