Little Jimmy Dickens Purse At Ruidoso Downs Opens Friday
Nine route specialists race the mile at Ruidoso Downs on Friday June 26 in the Little Jimmy Dickens Purse a 4000 dollar claiming event. Notable contenders include Three Stripes Faithful Frank and Miss Tommy Lee with a competitive field expected to deliver a tight finish. The program also features two year old quarter horse races and other card races with first post at 1 30 p m MDT.
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Tommy Lee
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Landon Mayberry
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Allied
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Robert Rule
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Moore
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Revson Reflects on Pace and Plans After Indy Finish
Peter Revson, after finishing 22nd at Indianapolis, discusses the race, his earning comparison to past finishes, and his multi series racing career. He notes trust in his crew, his focus on driving, and his off track interest in stock brokerage while eyeing the Complete American Racing Driver title.
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Judy Johnson the realist jockey waiting for a great horse
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Barbara Jo Rubin
Edward Johnson
Europe
America
Jig Dancer
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