Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-14

describable BY the old bachelors. The
racing between the horses was unusually
animated yesterday. Men be, freely on
their favorites, and, from what we could
observe, q good deal Of money changed
hands. Owing to the broken heats Of the
three mile race, the last contest could not
be decided before dark, aud was post
poned until twelve o'clock today, al
which time the racing will commence
There are good many entered for to-
day, and We have no doubt that there will
be a large crowd at the track, and unless
people should go early, it will be difficult
to get standing room.
We are indebted TO the Bulletin for the
best report Of the races on yesterday;
~ FIRST RACE.
The first race on yesterday was for the
Post Stake, three mile heats, free for all
-entrance fee. $50, p. p. Association
added $1,000. Entrance money TO go 10
second horse. The following we're the
entries:
James Conlisk enters b. h. Gilroy,
aged. by Lexington; dam Magnolia, by
Glencoe. Colors-bIue and blue, orange
sash.
Lupe & Dickson enter b. b. Wolfort,
four years cid, by Rurick; he by i'm
ported Sovereign out Of Trustee mare,
she out of Vandal's dam, she by imported
Trapby, Wolforts dam, Glencoe mare.
Colors-blue and blue.
Richards a Kilgour enter b. t. Carrie
Atherton, three years old, by Lexington
dam Glycera, by Sovereign. Colors-
silver-gray and white stripe.
s. Leonard enters ch. m. Skylight, foul
years old, by Lexington; dam by i'm
ported Glencoe. Colors-red and white
FIRST Heat. "A capital start wa'
effected for the first heat, all getting
away we'll together. Near the entrance
gate the favorite Wolfort began to show
slightly in front, Gilroy second, Skyligh'
third and Carrie fourth. The horses were
now in q string in the positions named
and kept there without alteration oil
round the track, passing under the strlnf
for the first mile in the same order
Time-l:50. Shortly after passing thu
post, Gilroy, with the popular Bob Swim
as his rider, took the lead amid the cheers
of the Assem- bled thousands, Wolfor
being second, and Carrie good third
The race down the stretch was most ex'
citing, Gilroy still in the lead, and pass
ing under the string for the second mile
in 3:48. The positions were almost the
same round the track for the third mile
with now and then brush for the iirs
position between Gilroy and Wolfort
GiIroy, however, gallantly held his own
and passed under the string two Lengths
ahead. Wolfort second, Carrie third, ant
Skylieht distanced. Time-545}.
Second Heat-The greatest excite
ment now prevailed, as 1t was very
doubtful whether Gilroy or Woltor
would win the next heat Bets were laid
lively on both, Wolfort having the call
at slight odds. Another 6rst-clasa start
was Effected, all getting off neck and
neck. Gilroy, however, soon drew to the
front. Wolfort at his saddle skirts, and
Carrie close to the flank. These posi-
items were maintained ell round the
track, the racing being most exciting
Gilroy passed under the string for the
| first mile in 1852 At the one and hall
mile pole Wolfort began to challenge
Gilroy for the first place, and the result
was q head and head rage for some time,
which created the very grsatsst excite
ment. Down the home stretch they
came together, with Carrie slightly in
the rear, Wolfort ahead, and clearing the
second mile in 3:48. The odds were now
in his favor, and round the course in the
third mile he kept first position, although
Gilroy challenged for that place. The
race down the home stretch was most
splendid. All three riders piled whip
and spur Wolfort had the advantage
and calamity kept it, winning the second
| heat BIZ a length, Gilroy second and
Carrie a good third. Time, 5:424.
Third Heat--The bets we're more de-
oidsdly in favor of Wolfort, and most
'i.at start was achieved, Wolfort
Exec taa ., Tho eni, ..aes gate, gilFoy close on
h iGs su abe with Carrie .Alf length IL the
rear. She, however, soon imprc:aa nef
nositiop, passed Gilroy at the half mile
and challenged Wolfort near the entrance
10 the stretch for the first position, but
failed to attain it. These positions were
kent till the horses passed under the
string for the first mile, when GIiroy
again got his old position ahead OF the
mare, with Wolfort leading couple OF
lengths aud going at rafting gait
"Bobbie" Swim, everybody's iavorlte,
did all in his power to get ahead OF VOL
fort, and urged Gilroy, putting on steam
At every stride, but it seemed to be no
co." as Wolfort most splendidly
kent the. No. ! place. A most
beautiful race took place down the
home stretch between Wolfort and Gilroy,
the crowd cheering, ladies waving Their
cambria and lace handkerchiefs, while
all around on every stand there was the
yery greatest excitement Both riders
plied their whips and spurs without
sharing. but Wolfort proved successful,
winning the heat and race BY nall
length, Carrie barely saving her distance
Time-5:54f.
In addition to the one thousand dollar
purse, the rider of the winning horse,
Wolfort. was presented with a beautiful
Derby Jockey cap, pretty purse, and
geld-mouuted whip, by Col. George GILL
one of the directors of the association.
SECOND RACE.
The second race was for the Livery
Stable Keepers purse of $3.50; mile
heats, free for all ages. The following
were the entries:
James Conlisk enters CHI. b. Little
Mack. five years old, by Eclipse; dan
by imported Wetherbit Colors-blue
aud blue, orange sash.
s. Lsonard enters b. { Queen of the
West, three years old, BY imported Boz
ME Scotland; dam A La Mode. Color'
Red and white.
FIRST Heat Little Mack was the