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LEXINGTON MEETING IS OVER Believe Idle Hour Defeats Star Voter in the Breeders Futurity Stakes. LEXINGTON, Ky., September 25. In a terrific drive practically lasting- for the entire lengtli of the stretch, Believe Idle Hour triumphed over Star Voter in the running of the eleventh Breeders Futurity, which this year had a net value of ,393 to the winner. Following the leaders, five lengths hack, came Sir Thomas Kenn, a slight margin iu advance of Gangway. Second money was wortli ,888, and 44 and 1.ri respectively went to Sir Thomas Kean and Gangway. E. R. Bradleys nominator and breeder of Believe Idle Hour received 00 additional and John E. Madden, nominator of Star Voter, receives 00. T. M. Murphy, nominator of Sir Thomas Kean, gets .100. The struggle was always between Believe die Hour and Star Voter. Both were away forwardly nnd for the first sixteentli raced on even terms, the Brndley filly under Pools strong riding taking the lead there, but Sande kept Star Voter in close proximity and on the stretcli turn he began challenging in stubborn style. For awhile it appeared ns if Star Voter would succeed in wearing Believe Idle Hour down, but Pool, alert and expecting Sandes effort, began pfying whip and heel at the same time that Sande began his drive and Believe Idle Hour, holding gamely to her task, kept just enough in advance to cause Star Voter to become discouraged and he showed a tendency to swerve out slightly right at the end. The others in the wake of the leaders headed by Sir Thomas Kean were always far back and never menaced them. Tie time of the race, 1:09, eaquals the track record for the distance, held by Bradleys Choice. The victory of Believe Idle Hour- was highly popular and the filly and her rider were greeted with prolonged applause on their return to the judges stand. Gelaway day, coupled with the running of the Breeders Futurity, was responsible for an immense attendance this afternoon. After the running of the fourth race a storm threatened, but the lightning flashes ceased just before the horses were called to the post in the feaure. The racing was interesting and some of the finishes were close. Favorites succumbed in most of the dashes and their failure was costly to the majority of the big crowd. Jockey Lyke drew a ten-day suspension from the stewards today for reporting to the scales in a condition unfit to ride.
