Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-09
ON TIE RAGE TRACK. A Very Slim Crowd, But Fine
 Sport Witnessed BY THOSE WHO WERE OUT Everybody Invited Out Tomor- row-The Meeting Will
 Continue.
BY THOSE WHO WERE OUT

Some people thought the winter race meeting would fall through last night, and it did look so for while, for the attend ance had fallen short of what was expected, but it was decided to continue the meeting this week, when a good programme will be presented daily, beginning Monday.
 Not only will the ladies be admitted free, but the gates will be thrown wide open to the public.
 The programme of yesterday was an en- tertaining one. The weather although a little threatening at noon faired up, and by the time the first race was run the track was in fine condition.
 The attendance was not what was ex- pected, tut those who were present enjoyed the afternoon. The books fared fairly well, being played strongly.
 The first race opened up with Kosinette and Bourbon D. as favorites at to l. little plunging was done and Clifton was run up to even money, but fell back to his opening price, 3 to l. Bourbon D. and Kosinette closed on even money. Kosinette was off in front by quarter of a length, with the others in a bunch. She lead to the quarter, half and three quarter posts, but when they turned into the stretch Bourbon D. came up and won by half length in a hard drive.
 The second race saw Beckton Gs faVorit5 on even money, while Monarch was 10 2. Their prices changed little, but closed about as theyOpened.
 Beckton got away first and lead under th5 whip to the three quarter post, when Monarch came to his side. Down the stretch they had it, and when within about five lengths of the wire Monarch took plunge and finished first by neck.
 The third race was the racs of the day nd on xvifh nf fha hest finahaa n the meeting. Money was played on all the horses in this race very evenly and 1t was hard task to pick the winner. There wasn't dead sure thing in it. Keene was the favorite on even money, but Was not played heavily. Leveller, Jr., got away first while Horace Southard got away three lengths behind.
 First one and then the other took the lead until the stretch was reached. Then Shiloh, Hopper and Keene hal it hammer and tongs down the stretch and passed under the wire with Keene ahead of Shiloh by a nose, while Hopper was only nose behind Shiloh.
 The fourth race saw Irish Pat the hot fayorite on even m1ney. fhe D000iks nau- -nff- the money they wanted, and more too, on him, but he proved disappointment to the talent. Joe Wooman had it all his own way from the start 10 the finish. He lead all the way easy and won in walk by a length.
 The following are the summarizes:
 First race, five furlongs, selling-Rour- bon D., 1C9, ? to l, won; Clifton second, Amanda F. third. Time, 104. Second race, six furlongs-Monarch, 109, 3 tu 2, won; BecKton second, Zingara third. Time, 1:17B.
 Third race, five furlongs-Keene, 110, even, won; Shiloh second, Hopper third. Time, :0th
 Fourth race, seven -eighths of mile, rolling mill handicap-Joe Woolman, l12, won; Ariless second, Irish Pat third. Time, 1:29,
 The entries for tomorrow's races will be closed today at F o'clock. Another car load of horses arrived here last night and it is expected that more will be in today and tomorrow.