Noor Sighted Among Greatest Horses of the Decade
The writer blasts the Associated Press for omitting Noor from its list of the greatest horses of the last decade. Noor wowed California racing fans at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park in 1950, defeating Citation multiple times and setting world marks. The piece argues Noor belongs among legends like Man o War, Gallant Fox, and Seabiscuit, noting his weight, speed, and impact despite early skepticism.
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Hialeah Race Results Spark Wide Field Of Races
Race card lists numerous races at Hialeah with multiple entrants and times. Results mention horses like My Prends Hartack and Deep Run amid a busy program including Doubles, stakes placeholders, and various jockeys and pacing, reflecting a crowded day at the track.
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Distaffs Clash in Santa Margarita Cap Race
In Santa Margarita mares and fillies are slated to clash in the distaff division for the $50,000 added Santa Cap feature. The event will showcase top female Thoroughbreds competing for a major prize and prestige on the track.
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Anita Stakes Santa Maria Day At San Anita
Market Basket heads a 12 horse field in the mythical Margarita Handicap at San Anita with 123 pound top weight under jockey Ray Work. Nooran and Myrtle carry 118 and 111 pounds as key challengers ahead of foreign contenders Omelia Punilla and Royal Rasher.
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Fred Turner Jr
Sprint card at Caliente features two six furlong races
The Caliente meeting offers four features today and Sunday with two six furlong sprints today. The Violet Purse draws nine entries and The Vicksburg attracts nine two year olds. Sunday tops with the Indomitable Handicap mile race, 16 nominations, plus the Lincoln Handicap seven and a half furlongs with 11 entries. A 5-10 betting pool runs both days.
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Pomona Sports Car Race Opens 1958 Season At Fair Grounds
A fast field of 165 entries starts the 1958 sports car season as the California Sports Car Club hosts the Pomona road races at Los Angeles County Fair Grounds. Action begins at noon with top drivers including Ginter von Neumann Gurney Neumann Hauser Qp McAfee Love Reventlow Evans and Lewis. Cars include Ferraris Corvettes Mercedes 300 SLs and a Maserati on the 11 turn course.
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Caliente Picks and Names in a Curious List
A read of a fragmented OCR item shows a long roster of odd horse names or contestants, including Caliente Picks and numerous stylized monikers such as Gale Benetes Abney, J-Gonur Winky, Dante With Me, Humble Heart, Route, SeHanson, Bayard, and Bayard's hat, with partial mentions like Jom Walt Haskett and Sweet Adan. The text resembles a puzzle-like catalog of names rather than a clear event report.
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McGuire Specials Referendum Considered at Crosley Field
Local notes indicate a potential referendum on special parking facilities for Redleg fans at Crosley Field. The proposal, tied to enhanced spectator access and stadium operations, is under discussion among city officials and sports organizers.
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Iron Liege Tops 11 for McLennan Handicap at Hialeah
Iron Liege the Kentucky Derby winner leads Calumet Farm racers in the McLennan Handicap at Hialeah Park with 124 pounds as early 3-1 favorite. Pinter Lea follows at 110 pounds with Oh Johnny and Third Brother among likely rivals. Bowie opens its season amid snow flurries but expects a strong crowd and mutuel handle.
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