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They're Off

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They're Off

Date3/21/1973

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: They're Off: Starter Sam Hall checks the field as Caliph's Secret (11) strains for the lead in today's opener of the Canadian Thoroughbred season at Greenwood racetrack. Caliph's Secret faded to third at the wire in the first race; which was won by Northern Sweeper under jockey Hugo Dittfach. Hunch players among crowd of 9;000 were shut out in the first when Near Freezing; 5-2 choice on the chilly afternoon; finished seventh.

Subject

Racetracks (Horse racing)

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096020F

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