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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1974

Page

16

Desomer strikes it rich in Hollypark harness debut

Belgian born driver Etienne Desomer, 28, known as Steve, found major success at Holly Park, banking nearly $40,000 in three weeks and setting an all time WHA strike. He rose from farm work in Ontario to harness racing glory after years of toil and distant travels.

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Bay Meadows Harness Results and Desomer's California Rise

Desomer reflects on a Bay Meadows racing season, detailing beginnings, earnings, and moves. He credits Hollywood Park success and new owners, with Hazel's Best rising as a notable three-year-old mare and Bay Meadows as a proving ground.

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Smoky Affair Triumphs In Cren Shaw Mile At Hollypark

Ray fenimen, a 28 year old Detroit invader, drives Smoky Affair to victory in the Cren Shaw Mile at Hollypark despite an early challenge by Tobys Skipper. Sieh Affair, the 4 5 favorite, finishes strong for a $2.80 payoff. Remiren nears top WC driver status with seventh win, as Daniel Freeman Hospital purse raises funds for the hospital development fund.

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Top horses ready for Oak Tree racing season

Oak Tree Racing Association unveils its sixth season in Santa Anita Park with 3.68 million in stakes over 22 days. The meet features three 100000 races, a Theater-Juiper-Steeple event, and major turf and dirt racing including the 1000 Oak Trev Stakes and Volante Khaled and Alibhal handicaps. Notable jockeys Jorge Terrira Alvaro Pineda Jill Shoemaker Don Pix Pernanda and others lead a strong field as two-year-old program includes the Oak Seaf Stakes and Norfolk Stakes.

Theak Tree Racing Association Santa Anita Park Santa Anita Montmartre Plunk Scantling Circinus Jorge Terrira Alvaro Pineda Jill Shoemaker Don Pix Pernanda Taro Robert Howard Robby Woodhouse Aoiie Belmonte Jaime Arellano Oak Tree Oak Tree Feaures

Weekend Harness Racing Spotlight At Mollywood Park

West omartless presents a big weekend of racing with top riders and horses spotlighted at Mollywood Park. Will Shoemaker will wear helmet and silks in a featured race facing strong rivals in a crowded field.

Mollywood Park Westomartless Will Shoemaker

Kings Host Canucks in NHL Opener With Veterans Lineup

Kings seek first victory as they host Vancouver in the Forum opener eight days after a winless pre-season. A 8,000 crowd expected. Canucks stand 2-3 while Pittsburgh game moved to Nov 25 for Muhammed Ali Foreman fight telecast.

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