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SIR BARTON ON THE WAY TO WINDSOR LAUREL, Md., October 0. Sir Barton entrained this afternoon for his journey to Windsor, where, on next Tuesday at Kenilworth Park, he will meet Man o War in the mile and a quarter race for the largest purse ever hung up for a thoroughbred contest. 5,000 and a ,000 gold cup. II. G. Bedwell. trainer of the Ross string, accompanied him. They are scheduled to arrive at their Canadian destination tomorrow morning at seven oclock. A. S. Dodd, who plates the Star Shoot colt, "Toots" Thompson, his chief groom, and Cal Shilliiii: also traveled in the car with Commander Ross colt. Sir Bartons canine mar-cot "Wolf" also makes the trip. Sir Barton worked a mile and a quarter this morning, but was not let down. Trainer Bedwell expressed complete Satisfaction with the condition of the Ross colt upon departure, and he, like all the stable connections, seem hopeful of winning the big race. General opinion here is that Man o War can give the Ross colt weight and a beating and if the race was run here iu Maryland the three-year-old champion would Ve a pronounced favorite, but in Canada, the homo of Commander Ross, Sir Barton will be stauchly supported. J
