ver appeared for this classic event,
failed to obtain a place, and the race was won by Thormanby, a son of the
renowned Alice Hawthorne, and what is remarkable, it happened on the same
day, just twenty-three years ago.

At the first attempt the seven went away to a good start, Leonatus in the
lead, Raglan second, Chatter third, followed by Kellar, Pike's Pride,
Drake Carter and Ascender. Before reaching the three-quarter pole Chatter
had taken second place to Leonatus, Raglan third, followed by Ascender,
Kellar, Pride's Pike and Drake Carter. There was no change at the stand,
and Leonatus was a length in front of Chatter at the quarter, Raglan
third, Carter fourth, Ascender fifth, Kellar sixth, Pike's Pride last.
Before reaching the half Ascender made a spurt and was third, but he soon
died away, Drake Carter taking third place. The truth of the whole affair
summed up in a nut-shell is that Leonatus took the lead, made all his own
running, was never headed, and won it in a big gallop by three lengths,
Drake Carter second, a half length in front of Lord Raglan third, Ascender
fourth, Kellar fifth, Pike's Pride sixth, Chatter last. First quarter
27-1/2, half 54, mile 1:49, race 2:43.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WINNER

Leonatus is a rich bay, blaze face, and two white heels behind above the
pasterns. He stands full 15-3/4 hands high, and is certainly one of the
smoothest and neatest sons of his distinguished sire. He has a neat,
handsome head, stout neck, well inclined shoulders, good middle piece,
with great length, excellent back and loins, and full hips and quarters,
on sound good legs. He is rapid in motion, and keeps legs well under him.
He was bred by Mr. J. Henry Miller, Lexington, Ky., and sold last winter
to his present owners for $5,000. He is engaged in fifteen more stakes
this year.

SUMMARY

The Kentucky Derby, for three-year-olds, $100 entrance, half forfeit, $20
if declared May 1st, 1882; $40 if declared May 1st, 1883, with $1,500
added; of which $200 to second, 1-1/2 miles. 50 entries, 3 void, 1
declared May, 1882, 8 declared May 1883; value $4,020.

Chinn & Morgan's b c Leonatus by Longfellow dam Semper Felix; 105
lbs., Donohue 1

Morris & Patton's b g Drake Carter by Ten Broeck, dam Platina; 102
lbs., Spillman 2

N. Armstrong's ch c Lord Raglan by Ten Broeck, dam Catina; 105
lbs