Sports: Yonkers Raceway Trotters

Clip: 352562_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1583

Original Film: 026-457-07

HD: N/A

Location: Yonkers, New York

Timecode: 00:41:43 - 00:42:38

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Dull in imagery and contrast, DOS 30,000 Fans crowd the stands at Yonkers raceway as the season opens. In the feature event, the inaugural pace, favored Wilmington star paces to a photo-finish triumph. Establishing shot - Jockeys parading their buggies in front of the crowd. CUS - Maggie (a socialite) checking her racing form. MLS - The Trotters racing. MLS - Photo finish. MCUS - Racing fans in the stands. MCUS - Charles Colburn presents the trophy to the winner.