went on each of the others to win, acting under the idea,
it is supposed, that lightning is likely to strike anywhere. While Starter
Pettingill had considerable trouble with each of his other fields, it was
quite an easy matter to send off five well trained horses on a line,
hence, with little delay, the flag flashed on the Kentucky Derby of 1894.
Sigurd was the first to show in front, and he held that position for a
quarter of a mile, but apparently on probation, for when he pleased Chant
passed him and he pleased to do it coming down the stretch the first time.
Passing under the wire at the completion of the first half mile, Chant was
leading by two lengths, and to the practical eye of the turfmen it could
be seen then that he had his field beat, as he was running very easily,
with his mouth pulled open, while the others were struggling behind him in
vain efforts to catch up. To make a long story short, it is only necessary
to say that Chant led all the way and won simply without an effort. It was
about as badly a strung out field as was ever seen. Pearl Song came in ten
lengths behind Chant; Sigurd was about the same distance behind Pearl
Song; Al Boyer was twenty lengths or more in the rear of Sigurd, and Tom
Elmore was beaten off and his jockey pulled him up half way down the
stretch.

May 15, 1894,--The Kentucky Derby, for three-year old colts and fillies
(foals of 1891) $100 entrance, half forfeit: $10 if declared on or before
May 1, 1893; $20 if declared on or before May 1, 1894; money to accompany
declaration; with $2,500 added, of which $300 to second and $150 to
third. One mile and a half. Closed with 55 nominations.

Leigh & Rose's b c Chant, 3, by Falsetto, Addie C.; 122 lbs., 1 to
2, Goodale 1

C. H. Smith's ch c Pearl Song, 3, by Falsetto, Pearl Thorn; 122
lbs., 3 to 1, R. Williams 2

Bashford Manor's ch g Sigurd, 3, by Pardee, Lady Salyers; 122 lbs.,
20 to 1, Overton 3

Anderson & Gooding's b c Al Boyer, 3, by imp. Deceiver, Bayadere;
122 lbs., 5 to 1, Ray 0

S. K. Hughes & Co.'s br g Tom Elmore, 3, by Julien, Ems; 122
lbs., 20 to 1, Irving 0

Time--2:41. Won by six lengths, fifteen lengths between second and third.
Value to winn