New-York tribune., 1890-08-30
THE FUTURITY.
EIGHTEEN YOUNGSTERS ANNOUNCED TO
START FOR THE GREAT STAKE.


RACE FOR s7o,o 600 BETWEEN THE CHAMPIONS
OF THE T. Y. o-TmE CoNEY ISLAND
CLUBS BRILLIANT PROGRAMME.
The beautiful grounds of the Coney Island Jockey
Club Shcepshead Bay scarcely extensive enough
to give than square foot of territory to each OF
the $4,000 persons who will want to be admitted at the
gates today to see the fr the richest stake in the
world the Faturity Of 1890. The promise of close
and exciting contest for 10000 is held out to the
patrons OF racing every day in the year. 1t is pity
that the quarterstrcch is not made Of some elastic
material so that its size might be increased at will
diminished so as to accommodate comfortably each
davis attendance On of days its capacity
might be guagcd to 5000 persons. while on
such occasions as this there ought to be room
enough for five times many to move about without
treadng on each others toes The Sheepshead track
Is easily the most popular OF all American racecourses
and it is likely TO remain What relief what
pleasure it will be to get back TO the track where racing
NAV be seen and where ii may be enjoyed!
Eighteen colts fllies and geldngs, Tie pick OF all
the seasons performance on the T. V c., the bright
pacuar stars OF all the great stables Of the country
are announced TO start for the Futurlty, the Futy
that the gallant Proctor Knott won in 1888, the
Futurity that the unworthy Chaos stole in 1880 The
writer chanced 10 visit the veterinary hospital OF
DR.. Sheppard yesterday, and enthusiastic at
tendant, leading him to roomy STALL invited MN
powerful, sleepy, lazy, fat chestnut geidhs
that stood within. a glance was sufficient 1or inc
instant recognition of the first Futurity wIhher'
Proctor Knott Bandages were removed from HIS
foreegs and between etlo and knee the brand OF the
white hot iron visible. exhibiting in painful light
the desperate measures taken to patch up an almost
hopeless cripple and get him more 10 the start
ing post. On the other side of the room was a box
occupied by a darker chestnut, a lovable, loving,
affectonate colt that put his head in the visitors
arms IN he
his legs also, and again the rings and scars of the
firing iron were heroic treatment to save the
noble fellow that Choas defeated by head in the
Futurity of lss9-the unfortunate St. Carlo. Mag
nifcent cripples these! The third FTtur.ty will be
to-day the invalids that the shouts Of
the spectators will reach their ears.
August Belmont will be represented In the by
Potomac and Masher The former twice at
Monmouth and much admired on both occasions.
His success in the Red Bank stakes, when he romped
home far in front of fair field. impressed shrcwd
judges with the idea that he colt of fine promise.
Through his dam he gets allowance of three pounds,
which makes his weight l13 pounds today Hamilton
will ride him. Masher, a Of The IlUsed and
Magnetism. and therefore full brother Of Magnetizer
and Magnate, has never been seen in a race In the
early spring he held in high respect by owners and
trainers generally, but attack of rheumatism laid
him the shelf. lie was commonly regarded as
The coming champion Of the Nursery Stable and
Trainer Rowe hoped at time 10 capture the Great
Eclipse Stakes with him. Being maiden, he receives
an allowance of ten pounds, and will carry but los
to-day. Rowe makes but few mistakes and is never
caught mapping. Knowing that there would be
dearh of good jockeys for the Fuury, he early Sc
cured the services Of Bergen for this second string and
the followers of the Belmont coor may congratulate
themselves on having Of the abes jockeys in the
land to ride for them. Many careful cacuators Of
chances expect see the and red in front this
afternoon.
Byron McClelland is so sure that Sale
McClelland cannot defeat Potomac at tho
weights that lie announces her as doubtful
starter. The FLY, he says, does not like weight.
She is but of thing best, and her recent
hard have taken Off her bones nearly every ounce
of flesh. II she does start "Spder' Anderson
spider" longer. except in name-will have the
mount. II the track should we heavy Saie Will as
suredly go the post. she reves In mud, aud all
who have watched her career know that In heavy
going she will be decidedly dangerous
John A. Morris will start his two FLIES, Ambulance
and Reckon, each with 119 pounds up Littleield VIII
ride the former and George Covingon the latter Inc
public performances Of both so fresh in the memo
res of racegoers it scarcely necessary to refer
10 them. Turfmen generally have come 10 rgaIu
Ambulance as the champion two yearOld flly OF the
season. but strange to say, she cannot run IN muo.
Therefore it imperative-so far as Mr. MOTIFS Is con
cerned-that the brewing storm hnted at last nlght
by the Weather Bureau shall be post
noned till after the race is heavy rain might
maize a difference of $4,000 to Mr.. Morris. If Am
bulance can win Oh dry track she certainly cannot
win on a heavy one. There is no doubt on that point
Dut Reckon is at home any sort Of track and she
is now in her best form, Notwithstanding her many
hard races STILL 1t is not the belief of the bestin
formed trainers that she will win. The odds agaiso
her will probably be very comfortable
w l. Scott with one Fut,gry in his pocket, VIII
fry 10 pick up another with his bay FLY Amulet. VINO
carries I15 pounds and will be ridden by Garrison
Amulet will be well backed by her stable ana ny inc
public who have come regard Bill scotts luck as
one of the ruling elements Of the turf. The flly has
speed unquestionably, and will be well rldden' as
Carrson is rather anxious to capture Futury.
"Inckyr Baldwin will send Esperanto and Cleopatra
+o the most the former carving 105 pounds, lcs up,
and the latter l15. with BrttOn in the saddle Al
the track yesterday there were dark ~hspcrhgS that
Esperanza was the "good thing" for the race 'ico-
patra is full sister Of Snaloa, who ran tniru III Uc
Tuturity last year. and her recent races at saratoga
showed her to be fly Of no mean quality she mas
started but three times and has won twice In eQod
COMPANY Esperanza never won race, hence her
The coors of Frank Ehret Will be seen for the first
time on his purchase Rey del Rey who carTies
colt has started but twice bnt IN POT" had IN
abundance Of speed and courage. lie has been care
fully trained. No horse that ever raced III IN, oo1n III
try has been handled with greater debeIation ne ne
has had no fast heart breaking trials, but has ealoped
lesurely along from day to day I'LL ne Is thor3nel & ny
seasoned and as hard as nails Bet your ,b, Lie 0,
him. is the admOniton Of an expert IN 1uuglns
horses. Matt Allen bOnght him for the express pur
pose Of winning the FutUry, and feels confident that
rain shine, the prize Is MS. 49,,
Matt Bymes. IN his Tuet, decisive way, pms nus
Monmouth In impressive style on Thursday.
didn't mind losing the maiden allowance" he sdld
yesterday, because think the was worth more
TO him than the Allowance 1t Is much more I'M
portant to give twoyear-Old q public trial III com
pany than old horse. When sent Montana TO the
post didn't know whether he co1d break or
not II turned out that Montana could break.
lie broke the heart Of all MS opponents
too and won most cleverly. To-day he
carries only lib pounds he receives allowance OF
five pounds through his sire and dam (See the cOndi
tons OF the Futurty given I'm the cntrics.l As
Murphy Is stu under suspension and cannot ride Mon
tana Byrnes VIII have to look around for a Jockey.
AT late hour yesterday he had not decided whom 10
apvIOy