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A POSSIBLE MATCH. The sensation of the week in racing circles was furnished by the unexpected defeat of Ethelbert in the Beverwyck Handicap at Saratoga. Few expected that the horse would start so soon after his gruelling drive in the Brighton Cup, and his appearance at the post after a hurried trip to the Springs was a big surprise to his admirers. They only plnyed him in a lukewarm way, believing that his preparation for the cup event and his abrupt transfer to Saratoga had taken the edge off his speed. The result showed that these calculations were all wrong, and that the gallant son of Eothen— Maori would have won with anything like a fair break. As it was he demonstrated that he was the best horse in the race, and Kiuley Mack must be considered a very lucky winner. This revives the question as to the relative merits of Voter and Ethelbert at one mile, and horsemen are still hoping that these two giants of the turf may be brought together before the season ends. Both horses are now on edge and as Jack Joyner i- reported to have solid money to wager on Ethelbert against Kinley Mack, it is not improbable that a similar offer to James Rowe. the triiner of Voter, might bear fruit. The trainer of Kinley Mack does not want to brush up against Ethelbert as he freely admits that his horse is unsound and incapable of extending himself except on a track soft and cushiony enough to suit his weak hoofs.— New York Sun.
