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It's a sure bet these fans aren't fair-weather punters

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It's a sure bet these fans aren't fair-weather punters

Date1/11/1986

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Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: It's a sure bet these fans aren't fair-weather punters. Not everyone was out buying lottery tickets yesterday. Some of those who dreamed of winning big figured the odds were better at Greenwood Raceway. So; bundled up against the cold; 9;260 bettors got in on a piece of the action. A variety of fans in the grandstand; above; watch with rapt attention as the races get under way.

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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_0095983F

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