KENTUCKY DERBY 139 



Paul Jones was the first to show in front, following the rise 

 of the barrier, but pounding along at his throat-latch was Prince 

 Pal, with the others following closely. By the time the leader 

 had reached a point opposite the paddock gate, a few hundred 

 yards from the starting line, the others had begun to string out. 



On they came with Paul Jones showing the way. As the field 

 passed the grandstand, the first time, Jockey Ted Rice nestled low 

 in the saddle. He was rating his mount nicely and the son of 

 Sea King was eager to run. On they sped around the first turn 

 and into the back stretch. Here By Golly made his move for the 

 honor and glory that goes to the winner of the Derby. He hung 

 close 'to the heels of Paul Jones as they swung into the straight- 

 away, and then fell back beaten. 



Wildair took up the chase. He closed to the saddle girth 

 of the Parr winner and they swept along at a tearing pace. 

 One or the other must falter, the crowd knew, but Paul Jones 

 proved his mettle. Wildair dropped back. 



On Watch then drew the gaze of the spectators. As the 

 field passed the half-mile post he shot forward and sped past 

 his tiring opposition. On he continued as they rounded the last 

 turn, and an old horseman shouted. 



"On Watch wins." 



But On Watch had spent himself and all the courage and 

 stamina at his command could not overhaul the driving duo out 

 front. At the furlong pole Paul Jones met his sternest test. 

 He seemed to be weakening from the long, hard struggle. Up- 

 set appeared to be the stronger. But Jockey Rice again called on 

 his game little mount and Paul Jones did as Hanover or Hindoo 

 would have done. He would not be denied. 



