Hambletonian Run-Off: Four Heats Needed to Decide Classic
Hambletonian Run-Off: Four Heats Needed to Decide Classic
Clip: 426759_1_1
Year Shot: 1965
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1739
Original Film: 038-072-04
HD: N/A
Location: Du Quoin, Illinois
Timecode: 00:44:50 - 00:46:13
Top event in Harness Racing, The Hambletonian, has 11 horses trotting after the rich prize in DuQuoin, Illinois. For the 4th time in the 40-year history of the race it takes four heats to decide the winner. Egyptian Candor wins his 3rd race of the year, worth $60,000. TLS sign: "Welcome to Du Quoin, Home of the Hambletonian." TLS crowd standing, watching from covered spectator stands. Panning TLS harness race. MS white girl jumping excitedly in crowd. Panning TLS/LSs - Egyptian Candor, Armbreau Flight & Short Stop (horses) competing in final heat. MSs - Egyptian Candor & jockey passing cam after race. TLS winners in Victory Circle.