Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, August 29.-In spite Of the
fact that there was no professional pct
ting more than 1900 persons saw
James r. Keene's great filly. Maskette,
by Disguise Biturica, win the rich F'utu-
rity at Sheepshead Bay this afternoon
John E. Madden's colt. Sir Martin. by
Ogden-Lady Sterling. ran second, ana
Mr.. Keene's colt. Helmet, by Disguise
st. Mildred. finished third.
There were nine starters and Maskette
won in a gallop by three lengths in LII 10
for six furlongs. straightaway. which
equaled the record for the race hung up
by the mighty Colin last year.
Sir Martin got up in the last few strides
to beat Helmet a short head. Maskette
was in receipt Of six pounds from Sir
Martin and two pounds from Helmet
Her share of the stakes was $25.6OO. while
Mr. Keene's total winnings, including
breeding fees and Helmets third money,
were $2S.634
According to prices not based on actual
betting the Keene entry ruled first in
favor at to 10, with the Madden entry
at IL to s and the Whitney entry at to L.
1t was a superb day for the big race,
which last year attracted a crowd of 49,
600 persons In view of the fact that 1t
was a foregone conclusion that there
would be no professional betting Of any
kind there was much surprise at the size
Of the crowd.
The clubhouse was filled with notables.
including many society people, while the
three-decked grandStand was filled WITH
an orderly but enthusiastic gathering OF
men and women. The lawn, too. was COW
cred with followers Of the turf. who were
apparently satisfied to see the tuturlty
run without a chance to make oral wagers
on the result.
Another Triumph for Keene.
In addition to the Futurity Mr.. Keene
scored another double triumph when his
fillies, Wedding Bells and Aff1iction. ran
first and second in the Hamburg Belle.
for two-year-olds, five and a half fur
longs.
Mr.. Whitneys Bar None a strong first
choice, won the opening event, the Proc
tor Knott for three-year-O ldS, seven fur
longs, main course. in a romp.
The Vendor, selling, at one mile and
furlong. on the grass. furnished big sur
prise in the defeat of Frank j. FarreH's
Grapple. who was supposed to be sure
winner. but Animus, being finely rated
by Butler. closed in a sharp drive and
beat Grapple length and half in
1.53 3-5.
J. Butler and hotter each rode two
winners. The track was very fast.
Results in Detail.
First race the Proctor Knott for three-year-
Odds: seven furlongs, main courSe-Bar None. 1l3
Ouganl, 2 to and out, won; Jeanne d Arc. Ill
Ueej, to 1, even and out, second; Live Wire,
l. 25 %. Sir Cleges and Father Kenee also ran.
Second race. the Inaugural steeplechase handi-
cap. for four year-ods and upward; guaranteed
cash value. 81 500: about two miles-Smon Pure,
las henderson,. won Thistledale. 100 lynch.
second: sapctus. 147 Dupee,. third Time,
Agent also ran. Waterspeed fell No betting.
Third race. the Autumn handicap. the Fall. Of
81. 800; for threeyea -olds and upward: six and
a half furlongs. main course-Half Sovereign. ~
u. Butler). won: Dorante. 100 u. Lee. second;
Sandals. Don Enrique and Far West also ran.
Westbury and Baby Wolf Whitney entry.
Fourth race, the Futurity: $4,000 added: six
furlongs Futurity course-Maskette, 11S tNotter',
won: Sir Martin. 127 u. Lee). second; Helmet.
123 Ghwers,. third Time, LII 10 Fayette,
also ran. Maskette and Helmet Keene entry.
Sir Martin and Fayette Madden entry.
Fifth race, the Vendor. for three year-olds and
upward: selling: $500 added; one mile and an
eighth. turf cOurse-Animus, 1O3 u. Butler.
won; tirapple 103 Garner. second; Orphan Lad.
1903 shilling. third. Time. 1.55 3-5. killie-
crankie also ran.
Sixth race, the Hamburg Belle. for twoyear-
olds: winners Of 81 900: $500 added: i've
and half furlOngs. Futurity consolidating
Bells ia tNotter), won; Af1iction. 100 Powers,
second: Miss Kearney. Ia Shilling. third. Time.
LOG. Dandy Dixon. County Fair and Field Daisy
also ran. Wedding Bells and Affiiction keene