Salt Lake Telegram | 1939-11-02 | Page 19 | Breeder, Trainer of Top Horses in Derby to Share in Big Prize

Breeder Trainer of Top Horses In Derby to Share in Big Prize LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 2 IflPV-Breeders IflPV-Breeders and tralnen of the first three horses finishing in the Kentucky Ken-tucky Derby next year are going to get something more than just mention In the record book. Beginning in 1940, the men who have a great deal to do with producing pro-ducing a champion or a horse that I finishes In the money will be rewarded re-warded with a share In the Derby "gold," which directors of Church-. Church-. Ill Downs have upped from 850,-I 850,-I 000 added to 875,000 added to make it the second richest race In America: Colonel Matt J. Winn, president of the American Turf association, which controls the Downs, said today to-day breeders and trainers never had shared In horse race purses In America except In futurities. He announced also the monetary prize for the Derby runner-up horse would be Increased from $6000 to 88000, effective next year. Third and fourth money will remain the same 83000 and 1000, respectively. Colonel Winn said the owner of the winning horse next year would be guaranteed a minimum of 853,-500 853,-500 in addition to a 85000 gold cup and all the money collected from the nomination and post fees, which will total several thousand dollars. The trainer of the Derby champion cham-pion Is to receive 83000, while the breeder will be rewarded with 32000.