Derby Focus Grows as Churchill Downs Prep Builds
With 18 to 20 three year olds possible in the Kentucky Derby field, attention centers on Churchill Downs. My Dad George and Terrago show solid support after Flamingo and Florida Derby winner defeated Santa Anita Derby hopeful by a neck in the Stepping Stone Purse. George Lewis faces a potential Derby Trial entry amid a cough, trainer Buster Millerick aiming to reach the Derby with the mile trial. Personality and High Echelon post strong works as Jacobs eyes Derby Trial. Silent Screen hires Bowes Bond amid a disappointing season.
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Honest John Lindsay eyes New York bookmaking expansion
Red Smith surveys Honest John Lindsay and Leon Greenberg as they push race and sports betting in Monticello New York. Greenberg plans $3 tickets and higher mutuel units to boost returns while Lindsay eyes competition with existing poolrooms.
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Beard Wins Tourney for 7 Stroke Margin at Costa
Frank Beard captured a 7 stroke victory at the Tournament of Champions in Rancho La Costa pushing his season earnings past 53 000 and career total to over 568 000. He led by six at the turn and closed with a 71 for 273, 15 under par. Tony Jacklin finished two behind after a windy final round.
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Henning Comes From Darkness For Victory
Harold Henning of South Africa staged a dramatic rally to win the $50,000 Tallahassee Open Golf Tournament at Killearn Country Club. He trailed by one entering the final round but eagled and birdied the last two holes to seize the lead and capture the title over Rives McBee.
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