Reel

Hambletonian

Hambletonian
Clip: 355063_1_1
Year Shot: 1957 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1638
Original Film: 030-071-07
HD: N/A
Location: Illinois
Timecode: 00:12:28 - 00:13:38

Poor image quality. Trotting richest stake is held in the Midwest for the first time. In Illinois, a field of 21 3-year-olds is narrowed to a final heat of two, Hickory Smoke and Hoot Song fighting it out for the Crown. Harness racing. Horses. Establishing shot - Shot of the gate at the racing park is 'Hambletonian" Tues. Aug. 27. MLS - Horse racing fans pack the race park. MS - A car with a gate rigged up on it has the two horses start off from that in a two horse heath. MCUS - Hickory Smoke and Hoot Song start fighting it out and NO 2, Hickory Smoke goes into the lead. CUS - Horse's head as he is trotting. MLS - Hoot Song is starting to gain on Hickory Smoke. MS - Racing fans. MS - Hoot Song has dropped back and Hickory Smoke has clear sailing to the finish line. MCUS - The driver, John Simpshon and the happy owners.