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Two races decided by camer. Just when it was beginning to look as though the camera eye was not going to be needed at Thorncliffe, two races yesterday(...)
Two races decided by camer. Just when it was beginning to look as though the camera eye was not going to be needed at Thorncliffe, two races yesterday(...)

Two races decided by camer. Just when it was beginning to look as though the camera eye was not going to be needed at Thorncliffe, two races yesterday(...)

Date6/4/1937
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Original Toronto Star caption: Two races decided by camer. Just when it was beginning to look as though the camera eye was not going to be needed at Thorncliffe; two races yesterday resulted in whisker verdicts and the judges called for pictures. Above are shown the two photos. Top is the fourth race showing Dixie Princess on the outside gaining the decision over Calico Miss; the horse on the rail. [Incomplete]
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0096077F
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