New-York tribune., 1922-12-31
FuIurily Entries for
1926 to Close on
Wednesday Next

The Futurity. In whose very name
there Is that magic and romance which
renders the turf the most beguiling
Of all outdoor pastimes known 20 the
American public, is 20 have another
closing on next Wednesday, az SO West
Forticth Street, with Racing Secretary
Earlocker, Of the Westchester Racing
Association. The nomination due this
week will come from every part OF the
United States and Canada. They are
for the running % 1925, and the
produce Of the mares now named VIII
race at seven furlongs instead Of six
as heretofore.
There is general commendation for
the management Of the Wostchester
Racing Association in It's decision 10
make their greatest race for juveniles
a true test Of the capabilities Of the
two-ycar-olds Of the country. NO other
course in the United States is so well
.luipped as Belmont Park for the
holding of such a trial, its vide
stretches being ample for the starting
Of the largest fields.
The Futurity. since It's inception IN
1883, has in nearly every instance been
won by the best colt or illy on that
particular day, and in great majority
Of eases the public has accepted inc
verdict Of the race as conclusive. X
was SO In the first running, when Proc
tor Knott WIS FIRST home, and II was
also true when Potomac and Masncr
In the colors Of the elder August Bet
mont finished fist and second IN 1890.
IL was equally true In 1891, when
His Highncss scored, and again m the
wears OF Morelo, Domino, Ogden, Ham
burg Belle. Colin, Maskette, Campfire
Man o. War and a dozen others tina.
could be named; while the fairness OF
the contest never had a stronger testi.
nonial than during the running OF
1922, when Sally's Alley won the Claa-
SIC and gained the glory Of being the
first thoroughbred born IN this state
TO achieve the victory.
The first and the best o. the produce
races offered in this country, the Fu-
turity, "a heritage from the Coney Isl.
and Jockey Club. most highly prized
by President August Belmont and his
associates. has always appealed TO the
breeders Of the United States and Can
ada. Those engaged In bloodstock
production long since learned the value
and prestige mare or her produce
gained by nomination IN tho great
prize. whose value has been as high as
s77 900 and will some day approach
the 100000 mark.
Because of the part IL plays in
strengthening the thoroughbred breed
ing industry the Futurity Is race
which should command tho patronage
OF every individual owning a mare.
That the winners Of great classics
often come from remote sources Is a
matter OF record. The success OF
Sally's Alley in last years Futurity was
a new and conclusive proof that no
individual or stud has a monopoly on
blood.
The history Of Sally's Alley is known
everywhere. Her sire, Allumeur 2nd,
a son OF Moddler, born IN France ana
regarded OF no particular merit fot
stud purposes IN this country. changed
hands for q few hundred dollars on
one occasion. The dam OF Mr. kilmers
aying hlly, Sal Volatile, b. Disguise
was repeatedly offered at private sale
for $500. The blending OF tho Meddler
and Domino strains produced this re-
markable mare. What was done by
Willis Sharpe Kilmer or his agents AZ
sunbriar Court. near Binghamton, 10
this state. can be done again IN New
York or any other commonwealth IN
.bc Irnion or the DCaiiniOn Of Canada.