Arlington Classic Thoroughbred Racing
Arlington Classic Thoroughbred Racing
Clip: 354958_1_1
Year Shot: 1957
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1636
Original Film: 030-058-08
HD: N/A
Location: Illinois
Timecode: 00:40:08 - 00:40:50
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.