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Nearing the eighth pole, Hyperion II drew clear and by the time the judges’ stand was reached he was three lengths in front, with Velours and Sir Huon next in order.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

Betting 6 to 5 Huon, 9 to 5 Navarre and Reddick coupled 7 to 2 Debar; 8 Hyperion, 40 Velours.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

His ecclesiastical fond may be recognised in Le Chemin de Velours with its sympathetic exposition of Jesuit doctrine, and the acuity of its judgments on Pascal and the Jansenists.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

Lady Navarre, who had suffered a little interference on the lower turn, was being whipped to keep up and Velours was now the trailer.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

Velours was done when the field straightened out in the backstretch, and James Reddick, which showed unexpected speed, moved up behind Sir Huon.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence