The track got a good turning over bu Saturday and though it may not be in the best shape for a true and fast run race today, I think it will prove to be in such condition as to enable the ponies that prefer a dry to a soft track, to show up at their best.
In addition to the Derby, there are eleven other races on the afternoon's a, and as entries for all are good, there is every prospect of seeing fair-sized fields and interesting finishes, Waterloobey has yet to qualify as eligible to be a starter in Wednesday's Champions, but this he should be able to do today, having the choice of three races io weigh out for. I think he may decide on the eleven furlongs one, for here, though winners are not penalized, he should be able to cope with and beat any likely to be in the field, The Derby It is expected that at least eight Will weigh out for the griffin classic at 1% mile, amongst them Merrylight and Stonylight, both winners last Saturday, Capture Morn, who ran second to Stonylight, and the two
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