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packed. Here and there could be seen a number of heads on 

 the turn peeping out under the rails, reminding one of a lot 

 of frogs coming out to sun themselves. It was a glorious sight 

 to see — the grand stand literally packed with people while the 

 inner field and every available place, and the stables, tents and 

 booths outside of the main course were alive with people, the 

 hum and noise coming up from thousands of throats reminded 

 one of a grand chorus from a distant orchestra. 



The race of the year, the Kentucky Derby came, and 

 after the ten were weighed in the questioning never ceased as 

 to who would win until it was finally decided. We are perfectly 

 satisfied in our own mind that Bersan would have won if Favor, 

 his stable companion, had not crossed and interfered with him 

 to such an extent at the vital part of the race — the homestretch. 

 The best colt was second, and barring accidents he will demon- 

 strate it before the year is over. He will make a grand race 

 horse. We would not rob Joe Cotton of his laurels honestly won, 

 still we believe Bersan is a better race horse over a distance 

 of ground. 



Keokuk cut out the running, Play fair second, Irish Pat third, 

 followed by Clay Pate, Thistle, Bersan, Joe Cotton, Favor, Lord 

 Coleridge and Ten Booker. Entering the main track at the three- 

 quarter pole Keokuk led, with Favor second, Joe Cotton third, 

 rest well bunched. Passing the stand Keokuk still led, Bersan 

 second, Lord Coleridge third, the pace slow, Irish Pat fourth, 

 followed in close order by Playfair, Favor, Joe Cotton, Thistle. 

 Clay Pate and Ten Booker. Bersan showed in the lead at the 

 quarter, Keokuk third, Irish Pat fourth, rest bunched. At the 

 half Bersan still led, Favor second, Joe Cotton third, and it 

 looked like a battle between the stables of Williams and Morris 

 & Patton. Entering the stretch Joe Cotton showed in front on 

 the outside with Favor next, and Bersan at the pole third, Thistle 



