., Quantrell 3

R. C. Pate's b g Ascender by Buckden, dam Ascension; 102 lbs.,
Stoval 0

George Evan's ch f Pike's Pride by Imp King Ban, dam Lou Pike; 102
lbs., Evans 0

W. C. McCurdy's b c Chatter by Whisper, dam Clarina; 105 lbs.,
Henderson 0

J. R. Watts' ch c Standiford Kellar by Great Tom, dam Blondin; 105
lbs., Blaylock 0

Time--2:43

Betting--Ascender $275, Leonatus $260, Raglan $135, Carter $125, Kellar
$41, Chatter $35, Pike's Pride $20.

TENTH DERBY 1884

Every year the interest in the Kentucky Derby increases, and the desire to
win also increases with breeders and owners, until it is looked upon as a
mark of merit for the colt who is fortunate enough to bear off the Blue
Ribbon of the Turf. More interest clusters in and about this race than any
other of the year in America, and we have heard a number of prominent
breeders and turfmen say that they would rather win the Kentucky Derby
than any two events upon the American turf.

Bob Miles was slightly the favorite at the start, closely pressed by
Buchanan and Audrain, and although the quality of the nine competitors was
a little below the average that have run for the race, it seemed to lend
an increased interest to the result. The horses were keenly criticised on
their appearance and condition and little knots could be seen gathered
together consulting as to who would win. Audrain who got bumped about did
not run up to his form and his race for the Blue Ribbon Stakes at
Lexington, in the mud, seemed to have taken away his speed. The Admiral
behaved badly, trying to bolt in the first quarter, and did run out at the
head of the home stretch. Buchanan won quite easily, and how much he had
in hand we are unable to say. Bob Miles seemed to labor from the start,
and the running proved what we have said all the spring--that the Derby
colts of this spring, taken as a class, are far inferior to any previous
year.

Nine went to the post and they were started out of the chute. After two or
three breaks away the lot went off to a pretty start, Bob Miles in the
lead, Powhattan III. second, Audrain third, followed by The Admiral,
Loftin, Bob Cook, Exploit