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rushed forward and was on even terms with the Alexander colt 

 as they straightened out for the last gruelling drive. After a 

 brief struggle, Exterminator shook off his doughty antagonist 

 and drawing clear in the last eighth, won in a mild drive in 

 2:10 4/5. Escoba had practically no opposition for the place. 

 Viva America beat War Cloud four lengths for third money. 

 S-ewell 'Combs ran a good race, but tired chasing the leader in 

 the first seven-eighths. Lucky B., which was supposed to be 

 partial to the heavy track, ran far below expectations. American 

 Eagle and Jas. T. Clark also ran below par and might just as 

 well not have been started. War Cloud showed a very poor 

 effort, due probably to the fact that he did not like the kind of 

 mud that prevailed to-day. 



The winner's portion of the stake amounted to $14,700. The 

 second horse's share was $2,500, and the third horse, $1,000. By 

 finishing fourth War Cloud saved his owner nominating and 

 starting fees. 



Exterminator and his rider were roundly applauded upon 

 their return to the stand. Mr. Kilmer, who watched the race 

 with Mrs. Kilmer from a box, was called into the judges' box 

 and warmly congratulated by Gov. A. O. Stanley, while the 

 floral wreath was placed around the neck of the winner. 



The morning dawned bright and clear, but shortly after 7 

 o'clock the sky became overcast and by 8:30 the rain was pouring 

 down. It was steady and heavy until shortly after 1 o'clock 

 when it ceased and there was an occasional feeble attempt of 

 the sun to kiss away the dampness on stand and lawns and rye- 

 grown infield of verdant Churchill Downs, but it was all to no 

 purpose, for the country's most classical race was decided over 

 the muddiest course for any Derby since that won by Worth 

 in 1912. 



