Exacta added at Columbus meet with 200000 purse
Columbus Races introduces the Exacta wagering at Agricultural Park on Aug 1 and Sept 7. The 4 pick bet pays on correct order of finish and main event purses exceed 200000 with new windows for exterior wagers and Ladies Day giveaways each Wednesday. Officials promise strong fields from Winnipes and Colorado and a heavy stable supply to fill 750 stalls.
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Winnipes
Colorado
Lincoln
Wend Tor
Wie
Agrisultural
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Iself
Betting and attendance set at 1869 Columbus meet
Race enthusiasts at Platte County Agricultural Park reported a record betting total of over 3.5 million during the 21 day season of 1868. The exact wagering total was 1068 with an average daily take of 106,669. Attendance reached 76,617 last year, while wagers peaked at 7, for the Columbus meet. Mickey O’Hare marked the highest win amiduel in the park's history with 85.2 dollars. The Platte County Agricultural Society sponsored the fair, aided by fundraising and a scholarship program.
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Platte County Agricultural Park
Uamcar
Seily
Aboud
Ageday
Taliais
Columbus
Uack
Hien
Zand Boy
Mosrish Castle
Cheat
Admiral Ponger
Karnerig
Mickey Olpta
Mickay O'Hare
Ag Park
Tonya Misken
Beatley
Furth
William Shalings
Warren Mbers
Platte He County Agricultural Society
Hie Sourely
Tre Het
All Foals Day Links to Naming Racehorse Records
The article discusses January 1 as All Foals Day for new thoroughbreds and the transfer of foals to yearlings while yearlings become two year olds. It explains naming rules, character limits, and the long history of name rejections, noting famous examples and the evolving process under jockey club standards.
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Cub Chaners
Breeder Definition in Thoroughbred Recording
The breeder is the person who produced the foal by mating charts, not the mare’s owner at foaling. If the mare is bought in Maryland and moved to North Dakota, the foal is recorded as bred in North Dakota.
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Maryland
North Takela
Post positions shape 1969 Columbus race winners
The Columbus meet shows Tae No. 2 post produced the most winners at 31, while Lina No. 1 had 30 victors and led in money finishes with 88. The data hints at post position trends across the 1969 event, though some figures appear garbled.
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Post
Columbus
Lina
Wevers
Thoroughbred’s speed sparks debate among vendors
Reported figures claim a Thoroughbred reaches 43.4 miles per hour with rider and higher speeds claimed riderless, drawing comparisons to a drag racer. The text notes measurement challenges, a rough estimate of potential top speed around 65 mph, and uncertainty about rider effects on acceleration and handling.
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Seusie
Drage
Iindkappe
Local race date set for TA70 season opener
Telegram notes a Culumns event featuring Pelegran and Hluas with entries advancing easily. Daily Racing coverage previews at Park track and Citybus venue, with Columbus as the recurring setting. Meetings and daily preparations will be announced, and broadcasts will be available for the public.
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Culumns
Pelegran
Hluas
Bnd
Allcullical Park
Ice Sith Ciyfusabus
Columbus
Aluoy
Telegram News Brief Columbus Nebraska August 8 1970
The Telegram reports on happenings in Columbus Nebraska for Saturday August 8 1970. Local items include brief notices and community updates from area organizations and residents.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Platte County scholars aided by Agricultural Society awards
Since 1958 the Agricultural Society funded Platte County scholars with annual awards. From 1958 to 1969 five scholarships worth 300 dollars per year for five years were given, then three scholarships over four years, and later two-year awards for Platte Junior College. The complete list names many winners by year including 1988 and 1961 entries with numerous recipients from 1960s to 1970s.
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Platte County
Tinaniel Ahcough
Tonugh
Jimior College
Coumbsta
Maria Osten
William Gimer
Dacqueling Laske
Jown Bria
Hillard Lux
I Wt
James Staal
Brenda Woodrick
Ecoffey No 1 wins fourth straight jockey title
Ecoffey No 1 secured a fourth consecutive jockey crown at Agricultural Park with 224 points, edging runnerup Willan Stallings who had 176. Fran cino Ridge led in wins with 0 dollars?, earning 224 points. Jack Rivéloca was third with 144, Tory Barnes 129, Wayne Anderson 10d. Stallings and Ecoffey received special awards from Nie Platte County gelentimal Stalely as 1969 track season totals were tallied.
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Francino Ridge
Nie Platte
Gelentimal
Col
Calmibay
Stanes Race and Sheepnakes at Agricultural Park
A race event at Agricultural Park features a 1 stork for sheepnakes with owners drawn into a prize nomination. The program lists a year-old and a 2-year-old Nebraska-bed specials race as part of the day’s happenings.
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Lip
Gurtion
Feva
Agricultural Park
Duc De Miss Notches Track Record at Agricultural Park
Duc De Miss, trained by Jani C. Jorgensen of Oman, set a track record at Agricultural Park in 16 toe net bayapold Lut, and posted fast mile and sprint times. The event included 19 gallant contenders, with notable marks by Beles and other listed horses in performances from Aug. 2 and June 4, 195? grain.
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Jani C. Jorgensen
Oman
Agricultural Park
Larry Rettile
Polinks
Iine
Colamais
Nelis
Tre de
Fife
Horse racing set for a banner year claims TRA data
The Thoroughbred Racing Association reports a strong first half of 1970 with 14 tracks still operating into the second quarter. Gains appeared in wagering and attendance at several venues while some early-year expectations for a bright season were tempered by tighter money and recession talk.
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All Stars
Wal Street
America
We Thoroughbred Racing Association
TRA
Nice
Excellent Stakes Field Shines At Nebenska Races At Agricultural Park
High quality entrants are set for the Nebenska races at Agricultural Park track. Ward Warner reports $3,000 added for each Lath special while two year olds headline the marquee events with a crowd of nominees including Izzy's Rose and Noble Nova amid a long list of contenders led by Bart Mord and F A Eggars chosen horses.
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Agricultural Park
Warreh
Albert
John Norman
Izzy's Rose
Silly Billy
Wink Shaun
Bart Mord
F. A. Eggars
Little San
Felix Beda
Prince Nan
B Harwld Bly
Ie Kirby
Ny En Waarmeke
Robbins Beau
Ny Clute Brodgen
Kirby
Pair Me
Les
Rohner Leads Platte County Agricultural Society Board
Columbus businessman K. L. (Pal) Rohn serves as president of the Platte County Agricultural Society, sponsor of the Columbus race meeting. The board includes Anita Bakeohus Jr., Bob Lindsay, Milton Galley, Henry Lechsinger, and others. society formed from Bull fund donors and public gifts, expanding grounds and facilities with a grandstand and exhibition hall. The group runs the Platte County Fair and Calurohos race meeting along with year round activities and livestock events.
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Columbus
K. L
Pal) Rohn
Platle County Agrivaniess Society
Paul Rupp
Mune
Wee Peceidonls
Antios Cumming
Wares Albert
Charles Atney
Sacily
Anita Bakeohus Jr
Callas
Ute
Bob Lindsay
Davie Fuchs
Humphreys
Milton Galley
Atherd Gerber
Columbuas
Henry Laehsinger
Range Melcher
Lindsay
Virley de Cleon
Leigh
Howolt Oppliger
Kennedy Toccaon
David van Avkerer
Humparay
Plathe County Agricultural Society
HAL Ps
Alburt H. Gene
Theodore Friedhut
Agricultural Pre
Platte County
Quperfest
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Nebraska State Racing Commission
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