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FUTURITY ANTICIPATIONS. "The 0,000 Futurity will be run at Sheepshead Bay next Saturday afternoon, the event being the feature of tho opening day of the Coney Island Jockey Clubs fall meeting. Turfmen are unanimous in the opinion that it will be the most interesting Futurity ever run, in view of the great number of high-class eligibles and the inability of any one to narrow the race down to one or two con. tenders. It was announced on Saturday that J. R. and F. P. Keene would probably send as many as five two-year-olds to the post, and that they would be ridden by Spencer, Shaw, Rice, Shea and Brennan. The Koene horses arrived at Sheepshead Bay late on Saturday night, and yesterday trainer James Rowo was making preparations to put the string of youngsters through their last paces. From present indications Rowe will send these two-year-olds to the post next Saturday : The chestnut filly, Dazzling, by St. Leonards Splendour ; the bay colt Flying Prince, by Ben Brush Fairy Slipper; the chestnut colt Hurst Park, by Kingston Editha ; the chestnut colt Whitechapel,by Chorister White Rose, and the bay colt Dalesman, by Ben Brush Innerdale. In addition to these cracks the Keenes have Tam o Shanter, Prediction, Palmist, Duster, Injunction, Sir Launcelot, Toboggan, Clarion, Sur-bition, Gimcrack, Rigodon, Futurita and Biturica, who are also eligible. In a word, the Keenes have such a powerful string to select from that it will not be at all surprising if their representatives are favorites in the betting," says the New York Sun of Monday. "But when it comes to actual merit there is no two-year-old in the Keene lot which may be regarded as a sure winner of the Futurity. Daziling ran second to Irish Lad in the Saratoga Special and displayed such high class qualities that she has been selected by many as an excellent betting proposition next Saturday. It was a matter of common gossip that if Dazzling had not been interfered with in the special she would have beaten Irish Lad. While the Keenes have the largest number o probable starters in the big race, it must not be forgotten that John E. Madden, both directly and indirectly, will have a big representation at the post. In the first place . he intends to start his crack filly, Merry Reel, by Mirthful Amanda V., which has shown fast time in her work, and his recently acquired colt, River Pirate, by Pirate of Penzance Harebell. These two are sure to carry Maddens colors. In addition, Madden will have contingent interests in the running qualities of Whitney and Duryeas Irish Lad and Acefull,.R. T. Wilson, Jr. s Mexican and C. R. Ellisons Skilful. He is training Irish Lad and Acefull. When he sold Irish Lad to Whitney and Duryea it was with the understanding that in the event of winning the Futurity, he should receive a certain percentage of the stake. The same stipulation was made by Madden when he Bold Mexican, Skilful and Acefull to C. H. Mackay. He only sold a half interest in Acefull. "Irish Lad will carry 130 pounds, a big impost for the race. He is by Candlemas Arrowgrass and has beon a consistently successful colt ever since Whitney and Duryea bought him. His latest triumph was in the rich Saratoga Special, a feat that will be remembered when the betting begins. Several layers said yesterday that Irish Lad would not open favorite on the slates, because of his weight, but that his price would be held down tight. Mexican, if ho does not show any signs of lameness between now and post time, is bound to be another public choice. He is a fine colt, by Mirthful Llandrinio, his last achivement being a superb victory in the 5,000 Produce Stakes at Brighton Beach. Skilful, by Mirthful Skadi, and Acefull, by Mirthful Myrtle Harkness, have both won at tho Spa in a way to warrant support for them in the blue ribbon event of tho year. "On actual work turfmen are at present very yweet on the chances of J. P. Kraners speedy colt Golden Maxim, by Golden Garter Miss Maxim. At Sheopshead Bay on Friday, with 125 pounds on his back, this colt covered the Futurity distance in 1 :12. The time was taken by half a dozen reliable clockors, who say that the colt went on and finished the mile, eased np, in 1 : 14. On the strength of these figures there is no doubt that Golden Maxim will be backed at a price pretty close to the lowest quotation in tho ring. W. C. Whitneys colt Payne, by Meddler Mountain Range, the first of the racers bred at Mr. Whitnoys establishment to win, is considered another factor. Payne ran a good race tho other day at the Spa and showed all the qualities of a high-class thoroughbred. "August Belmont will be represented by Mizzen, by Hn-tings Donna Mia; Fire Eater, by Hastings Fides and possibly Lord of the Yale, by Hastings Lady Violet. Mizzm,-early in the year, was considered a world beater, but he soon showed signs of staleness and hs been handled gingerly ever since. Deimel and Dwyers Africander, by Star Ruby Afric Queen, is a sure starter and a good colt, too. Julius Fleischmann has a rattling performer in Hurst-bourne, by Indio Flora Hurst, and John A. Drake still believes that his eolt, Savable, by Salrator Strathflower, h s a . royal chance. A. Feather-stones Mary Street may go, together with Miles Finlens Hamburg filly, Mamari. "David Gideon believes he has the winner in Sovereign, a powerful son of His Highness Nettie, while the Goughacres Stables Athel, by Atheling Retribution, is a whirlwind as far as work is concerned. J. B. Haggin is reported to havo a dark one in Teddy Mack, a brown colt, by Candlemas Tongese, which has been showing marvellous time down in Kentucky. He will also start Sir Voohies, which ran third in the Adirondack Handicap on Saturday. Other probable starters are G. B. Morris Artvis, by Golden Garter Memento; T. C. Mc- Dowells Woodlake, by Candlemas Bracegirdle ; John W. Schorrs Onatas, by Top Gallant Sister Molly and L. V. Balls Lady Albercraft. " Capt. S. S. Brown has a colt in his barn that will be worth remembering. It is Blue Ribbon, by Sir Dixon Bonnie Blue II., a full brother to Blue Girl and Bines, which has been improving every race and is now at his best. Mrs. L. Curtis swift-footed filly, Eugenia Burch, by Ben Strome The Humber, which won the second half of the 5,000 Produce Stakes at Brighton, is another supposed factor being considered by many turfmon to be the best filly of the year. Tho Pepper Stables Love Note, T. P. Hayes Orlando and Jacob Worths Mamie Worth are also possible contestants. Altogether it can be put down as certain that one of the biggest fields on record, possibly twonty-five horses, will go to the post. Horsemen hope that C. J. Fitzgerald will be able to resume his duties with the barrier on this important occasion, as starter Pet-tingill appears to have lost his grip with the jockeys at Saratoga, judging from the comment yesterday."
