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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1974
Page
14
Bobby Frankel, Hollywood Park’s leading trainer, was fined $500 after scratching Bay of Plenty from the fifth race. The stewards found the scratch card claim that the horse was sore unsupported after a track vet found no issue. The 71 day suspension was held in abeyance pending no further violations.
Laffit Pincay Jr. rode five winners on Easter Sunday at Hollywood Park tying a track record with a 15 win week. Matun won the Lakeside Handicap for trainer Charlie Whittingham as Extra Man upset the Sunday Sweep, while Shoemaker claimed Lakeside honors twice in consecutive renewals. Racing continues Wednesday with the Debonair Stakes featuring Blue Eyed Davy and Has To Run.
Evel Knievel rode a Harley-Davidson over ten Mack trucks at Fremont Hacensy Drag Strip. The stuntman survived an off balance landing as hundreds of unruly fans breached barriers. the 250 pound bike wobbled and nearly toppled.
Hollywood Park plans a $5 million three year renovation to expand dining and lounge areas including the International Food Fair and Polynesian restaurant. The project, led by Mrs. Marjorie Everett, adds glass elevators, escalators, and six foot enamel plaques of top stables. high rollers gain cubicles near the food fair, though slated to narrow by June.
Defending champion Dwight Nevil shot a one under par 69 to win the rain-shortened Magnolia Classic at Hattiesburg Country Club by two strokes over Gil Morgan and Bunkie Henry. Friday and Saturday rounds were canceled due to rain.
Rail Time driven by Jack Bailey tops an eight horse field in the City of Hope Pace at Los Alamitos. Competitors include LA Adios Jefferson Express Tenek Brah Celtic Chief Winburn Race Ruler and Green Kath with first post at 7 45 and 2 exacta wagering. Rail Time has over 135000 in earnings and a 2 03 1 5 mile on March 1th. Green Kash looms as main challenger in claiming race for 20000. Jefferson Express seeks revenge after a short layoff and a Bay Meadows winner return. Celtic Chief has two wins in his last three starts and a 2 04 mile recently.
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