| Arlington Classic Thoroughbred Racing | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1636 |
| Catalog #: | 354958 | |
| Clip Number: | 354958-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-058-08 | |
| Timecode: | 00:40:08 - 00:40:50 | |
| Location: | Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Horses CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois SPORTS/EQUESTRIAN: Thoroughbred Racing | |
| Description: | 22,000 Racing fans turn out to see the Arlington Classic run on a swampy track in the wake of Chicago's costly deluge. Clem really goes-despite the slow track, to take a $105,000 purse. Establishing shot - The big rain storm that inundated Arlington Park and covered with water but the show goes on 42,000 show up for the Classic. MLS - Racing fans in the bleachers. OHS - Throngs of racing fans. MLS - The thoroughbreds are off and running. MLS - Clem N0 2 has the lead and will take the prize for $105,000, a nice day's work. | |


