Buchanan is a good chestnut with a small star, and stands full 16 hands
high. He is a very handsome colt, with a level and symmetrical frame on
sound legs. The most fastidious critic could but be pleased with his
general formation and racing-like look. He was bred jointly by Capt.
Cottrill, Mobile, Ala., and J. W. Guest, Danville, Ky. The latter sold his
half interest to Capt. Cottrill, who in turn sold a half interest in him
and his stable in training to Capt. S. S. Brown of Pittsburgh, Pa. This is
Buchanan's maiden win. He started six times at two years old, was second
five times and third once. He has started twice at three years old. He was
unplaced in the Belle Meade Stakes at Nashville, 1-1/4 miles. He bolted
and finished second but second place was given to Exploit on a claim of a
foul, and won the Derby above. He has twenty-four additional
three-year-old engagements. He is by Buckden, out of Mrs. Grigsby by
Wagner, her dam Folly by Imp. Yorkshire, out of Imp. Fury by Imp. Priam,
&c.