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GROOM SURF RIDER FOR FUTURITY SARATOGA, N. A.. Aug. 30. "You just saw the winner of the Futurity," said John E. Madden, addressing E. R. Bradley after Surf Rider had taken the measure of Harry Payne AVhitneys Hunting, in the final race last Thusrday. "Ill be mightily disnpimintctl if he doesnt win the rich t wo-year-ohl stake at Belmont Park, September 11," continued Mr. Madden, "for he is one of the best colts I ever had." "Ill give you another tip," said Einil Herz, who hail overheard Mr. M;idi!cus remarks, "June Grass will win the Hopeful Stakes, and I have every reason to believe that he will prove himself the best two-year-old colt of the year. Both colts are showing great form and the prophecies of the two horsemen may be verified.
