KENTUCKY DERBY 47 



Hindoocraft, Cassius, Sportsman, Outbound and Bootmaker, 

 118 each, also ran. 



Time— 2 :W/ 2 



Betting — 10 to 1 Spokane and Hindoocraft, 3 to 1 Once Again 

 and Bootmaker coupled, 1 to 3 Proctor Knott, 15 to 1 Cassius, 

 20 to 1 Outbound and Sportsman. 



SIXTEENTH DERBY 1890 



Rain fell heavily on Tuesday nearly the entire day, which 

 continued throughout the night and nearly half the day Wed- 

 nesday, May 14, which made the track a sea of mud and water. 

 Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather and muddy condition of 

 the track the attendance was extremely large, fully up to any 

 preceding day. The Derby was the third race, for which a half 

 dozen put in an appearance. Robespierre was the favorite, even 

 against the field, but he was beaten by Riley and Bill Letcher. 



Bill Letcher led off, Outlook second, Palisade third, other 

 three bunched. No change at the three-quarters, but passing the 

 stand Robespierre and Riley were head and head, Outlook third. 

 Going round the turn Robespierre drew clear and led at the 

 quarter with Outlook second, Riley third, Bill Letcher fourth. 

 Before reaching the half Riley was in front, Robespierre second, 

 Bill Letcher third, the race lay between the two. Xo change 

 at the head of the stretch, Riley leading and running easy, 

 Robespierre driving and Bill Letcher gaining. Riley won handily 

 by a length and a half, Bill Letcher second and a length in front 

 of Robespierre third, Palisade Fourth, Prince Fonso, fifth, Out- 

 look sixth. First mile 1 :47, the race 2 :45. Value to winner, 

 $5,460. 



SUMMARY 



The Kentucky Derby for three-year olds, foals of 1887; $100 

 entrance, half forfeit, $10 if declared on or before May 1, 

 1889, $20 if declared on or before May 1, 1890; money to ac- 



