New-York tribune., 1895-08-21
SARATOGA HORSES ARRIVE.
HASTINGS HAzLET, REQuITAL AND CREs-
CENDO AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY.
n F. pwYER rALKs-woRK OF THE HORSES

n pwYER rALKs-woRK OF THE HORSES
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUruRrrY
Lovers OF the horse have every reason to expect
ore OF the most exciting races for the Futurity
Stakes on Saturday ever run In this any other
country. The admirers OF real beauty in nature $
highest form Of perfection in the animal type should
not fall TO visit Sheepshead Bay on Saturday and
enjoy the extreme pleasure of Viewing a dozen or
more Of the grandest two-year-olds that ever
trained to contest for superiority in a race
The racetrack at Sheepshead Bay Is an attraction
IN Itself. The grandsand and the buildings are in
the hands Of small army OF sweepers and scrub
hers hence everything will be In frst-class order
for Saturday. The closely clipped lawn and the
banks OF flowers. together with the numerous shade
trees and well-kept walks and driveways cause
the visitor to make frequent stops to admire the
natural beauties OF the surroundings The sombre
brown soil OF the Futurity and main tracks. the
dark green OF the turf course and the varied
lines OF the inheld form picture in itself An air
Of neatness prevails all the grounds.
There are no unsghty heaps OF stable refuse to
,nend the eye the stables Slovenliness is not
perm!ted by superintendent Clarke.
large delegation OF horsemen and nine carloads
OF horses arrived at the Sheepshead Bay racetrack
from Saratoga yesterday morning Every horse In
the consignment arrived safely. Hastings course
commands attention from the public than
some OF his competitors who were on the same
train There have been many reports about Hast
ngss disposition, and the difficulty experienced in
managing him. Hastings is far from being the
unmana geable brute that some reports describe
him He a magnificent bay COLT with black points
and faint star in his forehead His every line
denotes strength. and he has cean-cut, bony head
With a moderate muzzie. wide forehead and eyes
tha, denote high order OF intelligence. His wide
throttle and the manner in which his head is Placed
on his neck forcibly recall the once famous
Kingston 10 the memory OF the on.ooker
Hast and
forelegs are all that could be desired in a race
horse. He is deep through the heart. his wthers
run well back. which. combined with his oblique
shoulders and closely coupled loins. might
some experts TO believe the Belmont two-year-old
lacked length. II the observer VIII take the time 10
examine the spendidy developed quarters and mag
nlhcently muscled hindlegs of Hastings second
glance will show him that the colts proper
tons and conformation likely 10 deceive
peri Z ne does not examine the colt closely His
strong fiat cannons springy pasterns and perfect
fee: together with the inexorabe test of the win
ning-pos, in contests with highly tried opponents
IN which Hastings victorious place him first
IN the list Of candidates for Futurity honors He is
a picture OF perfect health his coat is bright and
glossy his eye is full Of the fire that denotes per-
feet condition. Trainer A. J. Joyner reticent
IN speaking about Hastings's chances but said Il
am well pleased with the manner in which Hast
ings breezed six furlongs al Saratoga on Monday.
Hastings will have a trial at six furongs this
morning August Belmont is at Newport and is not
sxpected in this city until tomorrow night. Merry
Prince or Refugee is likely to wear the Blemton
colors as a second string to Hastings on Saturday
Henry Of Navarro and Dorian are in Saratoga in
Byron McCleand's stable. John ]. Hyland, who
trains for David Gideon looks robust and hearty
after his sojourn al Saratoga. When complimented
Az his appearance he said: Don't speak about my
health: wait until you see the horses kequltai
was the first horse visited. He is indeed fu-
.tur!ty horse. 50 far appearances are concerned
and his performances on the track certainly cor
roborate his appearance. His dark bay coat fairly
rlis,ens he has size. bone and conformation. whch,
combined with the famous Hyland prep. are
Hazet is in the same stable. and what is said about
Requita would I'll eyey Shows s9 pany
that ne is partial to Hazlet Although Hazlet mas mas
ssnrine sHii caused him 10 be looked upon with sus-
piQlon In appearance Hazlet has improved Won Won
derfuly since his last appearance IN 'h's "es"0o'
Handspring and Axiom had trial at the ,G Graves
DIVER MGhas DIVER adeS aqd b1 arg Wam nnmosf sIms 81
h9TTse' Tfnf wiiams nnSPdhs Prode A&o The ra first
cass in every particular Hanasprlng peai AHTl. ON
by small margin in the fast time OF lio LOT 'ne
Mathew Byrnes sprung a surprise. on the ,owls'
vvHsterdsy vS morning He worked the back colt
amo4 H. by Saye dam na S1r1a ta with f sver M
srr n Thf he @ @ coors & aefi Of the Dwyr Stable Byrne
name James " r keenes candidates. Defender God
portant question as 10 their fitness to compete for
the Futurity in tral TO-DAY al the Brighton iSeacn
racetrack John J. McCafferiy Is doing lot or
thinking but smiles when he talks about Apple
gate. The McCafferty colt is in excellent condition.
and is 10 have his head for sharp trial this morn
ing. ..
The new route 10 Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan
Reach by way OF the Brooklyn Bridge and the Fifth
Avenue Elevated Railroad in Brooklyn. IL likely TO
i've in his city below Fourteenth~st. 1t is expedi-
tous there are delays and much valuable time
IS saved taking this route. Passengers take the
cars for Manhattan Beach the elev2ted station
a. the Brooklyn Bridge and arrive al their destna-
ZION In thirty minutes without changing cars