New-York tribune., 1895-08-24
A GREAT RACE EXPECTED
CHE FUTURITY ATTRACTS A HOST. OF
~ tae PEOPLE.



SPECULATION ABOUT THE RESULT OF TO-
DAYS BIG CONTEST AT sHEEpsHEAD
Horsemen and racesoers from about every State
IN the Union gathered in the corridors Of the up
town hotels and cafes last night and discussed
racing generally. and the Futurity particularly
from every possible point of view. The Kentuckans
were present in large numbers and are quartered at
the St James. Milton Young. Catesby woodford
= Enright Garrett d. Wilson, William s. Barnes
and many other well-known racing men were con-
snicuous figures In the corridor The Kentuckians
favor Handspring to man for the great race
The appeal Of The Tribune to the breeders to
raI,v TO the support Of racing by attending the
ruturity reused the Kentuckians to action; hence
the large number that are In the city.
Almost every member Of the Myopia Hunt Club.
a, Boston, is In the city and will escort to the
races number of society favortes. who will
c,,py the boxes. Chicago will be represented by
large delegation. including Edward Corrigan and
Joseph Ullman. Conservative racegoers predict
larger attendance than ever witnessed the Futurity.
LITTLE BETTING so FAR
There has been little betting on the race Hand
snr,ng was a pronounced favorite last night at 2
20 against him. The layers Of odds chary
about betting They willing to walt until the
race IS called. when the public likely to accept
odds that are profitable TO the layers. Racegoers
should use every precaution to-day in betting. as
trustworthy layers OF odds who willing to
ACCEPT cash bets surreptitiously. Moreover. some
Of the layers OF odds were anxious to obtain
favorable positions from which to ply their calling
that men engaged to camp out all night
as to hold advantageous places until their
poyers arrive at the track to-day.
A review Of the Futurty candidates and the
d,ions under which the will be is in order
The tracks and grounds in superb order. II
the weather remains pleasant the of to-day
will be run under the most favorable auspices. The
Fuurty course is safe and fast. 1t is estimated
that at least fifteen horses will face the starter
On account Of the large number OF starters some
nersons predict that long delay at the post will
nrobably occur. which may destroy the chances
~ some OF the horses. To be sure II would be ex
tremely satisfactory 10 the spectators TO have the
Gag fall at the first breakaway. As a rule. the
Jockeys cause the long delays at the post To-day's
rece is Of 50 much Importance that a steward OF
the Jockey Club should accompany Starter Rowe
and Col,nel Frank Hall TO the post. The presence
\. one OF the stewards at the post may prevent
some OF the Jockeys from running the chances OF
their owr mounts and Of other contestants 1t is
not likely that any Jockey. no matter VINO ne may
he or for whom ne rides, will persstently disobey
steward Of the Jockey Club as at least two lead
ing Jockeys disobeyed the starter last year when
the horses were at the post for the Fuurity Every
horse engaged in the race should be prepared for
the race in the paddock.
NO ACCURATE LIST OF STARTERS
Of the starters in the race there is accurate
lie, The names Of some of the horses that are
nosted as probable starters are new TO the pubic
Appegate, the top weight. did not show high-ciass
form in his last trial John j. McCanerty VINO
owns Applegate. is not enthusiastic ABOUT MS
chances in public no matter what his private opn-
ION may be. Handspring the favorite. has large
number of admirers who believe that he Will win
bevond doubt Philip J. Dwyer. the owner OF
Handspring. believes the colts chances to be as
rood as any others Axiom. who is also owned by
Mr. Dwyer. has gained many followers on account
Of the high form she showed in her trials with
Handspring.
Hastings the colt that cost August Belmont
ST. OoO has receded perceptibly in the estimate Of
the public since his trial on Wednesday, The rae
ing experts, however. stand firm in their BELIEF e1
has hssnss IN wis Is tne fa T than in his work
Hastings will not lack for support In the petthg;
form he exhibited in his trials before the racing
season began. Hazle improved wonderi9Iy curing TING
his sojourn in Saratoga. and is in superlative con-
don.
REQUITAL'S FINE FORM.
Requtal looks and acts like racehorse. He. too
Is vastly superior the form he displayed in his
races in this neghborhood in May and June Re-
quitals trial for the Futurty excels the trials OF
his opponents. He has been selected as the winner
by number OF shrewd turfmen David Gideon
the owner OF Hazet and Requital. believes that the
atter's chances are good, and that HaZet VIII not
be dsgraced in to-days
Crescendo is likely to have small following
HIS form in the early spring INDICATES that he ranks ks
Chicago in June and hung in the balance seyera1 al
bis Strength. At five fuTlongs he can hold his own,
anee Hs
10 the favortes should he get off with the leaders,
James R. Keene's Peep o. Day is trained by Will
am Lakeland. and has done fairly well in bis his trials
public is not likely e attract many adherents ts to
bis but S S $ are rades tew
There 20 to against Hornpipe in the Brooklyn
wBs aPa b IRe Wen he
Pierre Lorllards colors will be borne by King OF
At the post, but can run fast when in motion.
GraSesend track in Ids on Thursday afternoon.
Silver II is fast. and has run some remarkable
IS looked upon by some of the watchers at the
having an outside chance lot the
Mormon. Beau Ideal II. Refugee and some Of the
o,her probable starters have worked well in in PR,
would attract attention
WHAT THE HORsEMEN THINK.
The race may prove a great surprise. but horse
men generally concede that it will be fought out
at the finish by Requital. Hastings. Handspring,
Iiaziet. Axiom and possibly Applegate
The prominence given to the Futurity has over
the other races TO be run to-day. In the
frst race domino is named a starter, with 1888
pounds his back The Butterflies with y loy Rey
del Carreres with ll2 Ed Kearney l04 and Bellicoso
]3 are his opponents There were thrty-nine horses
hand capped, and five accePted the lmp9sts
should furnish a splendid contest at six furlongs.
1t IS singular that at least dozen owners @ did not
The conditions Of the fifth race make II possipie
for Dorian TO fall into an apparently soft spot ne
carries ll2 pounds with moderate field OF brighton
Beach horses opposed TO him. The selling races
have large fields. and should furnish exciting CON
In .ha hird
ers on the turf engaged. Some OF the horse
owners appear to have forgotten about the cIain-
OF men who desire TO purchase useful horses. and
the winner and the claiming OF valuable horses
who finish behind
Racegoers have every prospect OF a splendid days
sport
SOCIETY WILL TURN OUT.