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Spendthrift and Miser Change Hands in Race Circuit
Correspondence notes Spendthrift and Miser sold by Dan Swigert to Rutherford Park for 15 000 dollars and to be trained by Thomas B. Puryear. James R. Keene buys Spendthrift with Charles Bathgate acting as agent, positioning the colt for eastern and southern meets. The piece also discusses racing prospects, American turf growth, and Jersey cattle milking tips.
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Louisville
South
East
Charles Bathgate
Fordham
Kentucky
Miser
Dan Swigert
Swigert
Jerome Park
Harold
Monitor
Dan Sparling
Plevna
Avenger
Boardman
Cedric
Jast
Mr. Withers
Ernest-Echo Gelding
Belinda
Idler
Scotilla
Thgate
Mr. Swigert
Spendthrift
Rutherford Park
Thomas B. Puryear
James R. Keene
America
Keene
Wallace’s Monthly