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They're off at Greenwood today and this fine-looking gray filly will catch the eye of many a hunch player
They're off at Greenwood today and this fine-looking gray filly will catch the eye of many a hunch player

They're off at Greenwood today and this fine-looking gray filly will catch the eye of many a hunch player

Date3/17/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: They're off at Greenwood today and this fine-looking gray filly will catch the eye of many a hunch player. Her name is Spring Is Coming and; in case you didn't notice; this first day of racing is also the first day of spring. Showing her off is groom Harry Hochholzer.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0095688F
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