Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

SARATOGA SPRINGS, y. Y, August
3I.-S. G. IIildreth's Novelty is slight
fsrorite here this morning over Harry
Payne Whitney's Bashti, recently pur-
chased for $4,000. for the historic Futu-
rity. Of $4,000. which will be run at the
track this afternoon as fitting climax
TO most successful meeting and the
racing season in New York state r. L.
Wilson. jr. g, Naushon, James II. kcene's
Iron Mask and Thomas Monahan's Tex
tile are not without friends, however, and
the rich fixture, decided away from
Sheepshead Bay for the first time. prom
ises to result in a thoroughbred battle in
keeping with the best traditions of the
race.
The probabilities are for fair weather.
and consequently a fast track. SO that
the struggle should be decided on its
merits.
Shilling, who has not ridden for two
days through fear of being set down b.
the starter, which would have put an
end TO iong-cherished ambition. will
nave the mount on Novelty, which in
SureS good handling
The boy. as well as Mr. ufldreth has
the utmost confidence in the ability of the
colt 10 win, and on all recent form his
chances look second to none. The son of
kingston has earned some $4,000 in win
stakes and the Rensselaer, handicap at
this meeting, in which he has beaten his
most dangerous Futurity rivals, with the
exception of Bashti, conceding more
weight than he will be required to do to-
day. lie has the advantage or being one
of the quickest breakers I'm training and
with fair break, which seems almost
assured with Shilling up. he is likely to
be In the thick of the fight all of the
way.
Harry Payne Whitney and his wife ar
rived in Saratoga yesterday, to be on
hand to see Bashti race. The Adam filly
worked six furlongs i'm about LIZ Mon
day az her final preparation for the strug-
gle. which satisfied Tom Welsh that she
was keyed up and ready 10 run to her
best form. In all probability Garner will
have the mount.
Musgrave is here from Canada to ride
Naushon for r. t. Wilson, ir.. and the
half brother to Blue Girl will be In good
hands. Mr.. Wilson was not satisfied with
the recent handling of the colt and is
hopeful that the son Of Plaudit will turn
the tables on Novelty. James r. Keene
and Jimmie Rowe, who have been wish
ing that the track would be fast. 80 that
no excuses need be offered for Iron Mask,
have not wished in vain. The colt is
ready and Joe Notter will have the mount
In addition to .Bashtf Tom Welsh will
is in the former, he is not without con-
fdence that Textile will be fighting it
out at the finish.
Fifteen horses have been named TO
start, but most of those not mentioned
are forlorn hopes, the rich prize being too
tempting to pass over without trying.
Surprises have been in order in the past
however. and in race of the kind a
chance is we'll worth taking. In order to
insure a truly run race T.. c. Smith has
been appointed as an extra patrol judge
to represent the Coney Island Jockey
Club. while II. X. Knapp, owner of the
Oneck stable and a steward OF the Jockey
Club. will act as starting Judge. This is
an innovation. in a way. but with SO much
at stake 1t has been deemed advisable
to have Mr.. Knapp at the start TO see
that the jockeys do not take any unfair
advantage as the barrier goes up.