One Lone Favorite Wins Feature Event
A single favorite named Joe earned a decisive victory in the feature race as the field faded. The event at the track drew attention to Joe Stakes while other contenders struggled to challenge the winner.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
A single favorite named Joe earned a decisive victory in the feature race as the field faded. The event at the track drew attention to Joe Stakes while other contenders struggled to challenge the winner.
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