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July 12, 1929
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Blue Larkspur, a top three-year-old horse, faces a muddy track in the $75,000 American classic at Arlington Park on July 13, disadvantaging it against mud specialists Clyde Van Dusen and Windy City, despite owner Col. E. R. Bradley's resolve to race.
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MUDDY TRACK HANDICAP FOR BLUE LARKSPUR
CHICAGO, July 12. (U.P.) The elements seem to have a grievance against Blue Larkspur.
Regarded by many as the best track three year old of the year, Larkspur three times has encountered mud in important races and it appeared today that 'the jinx' will handicap him again when he starts in the $75,000 American classic here tomorrow.
The Arlington Park track was soaked thoroughly by rain yesterday and showers were predicted for this afternoon.
Until the rain fell, Larkspur was the favorite in the betting but the wet track sent the odds on Clyde Van Dusen and Windy City scurrying downward. Van Dusen won the Kentucky Derby in mud and Windy City took the American Derby in heavy going.
The rain was a blow to Col. E. R. Bradley, Blue Larkspur's owner, but he was undaunted in his determination to start his horse.
The mud will make little difference to several horses in the race. Notable among these is Rose of Sharon, the best filly of the year and one of the favorites in the betting.
Eighteen horses are expected to start. Larkspur, Van Dusen, Dr. Freeland and Windy City are weighted the heaviest, each carrying 126 pounds.
CHICAGO, July 12. (U.P.) The elements seem to have a grievance against Blue Larkspur.
Regarded by many as the best track three year old of the year, Larkspur three times has encountered mud in important races and it appeared today that 'the jinx' will handicap him again when he starts in the $75,000 American classic here tomorrow.
The Arlington Park track was soaked thoroughly by rain yesterday and showers were predicted for this afternoon.
Until the rain fell, Larkspur was the favorite in the betting but the wet track sent the odds on Clyde Van Dusen and Windy City scurrying downward. Van Dusen won the Kentucky Derby in mud and Windy City took the American Derby in heavy going.
The rain was a blow to Col. E. R. Bradley, Blue Larkspur's owner, but he was undaunted in his determination to start his horse.
The mud will make little difference to several horses in the race. Notable among these is Rose of Sharon, the best filly of the year and one of the favorites in the betting.
Eighteen horses are expected to start. Larkspur, Van Dusen, Dr. Freeland and Windy City are weighted the heaviest, each carrying 126 pounds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Blue Larkspur
Muddy Track
American Classic
Horse Race
Arlington Park
Clyde Van Dusen
Windy City
What entities or persons were involved?
Blue Larkspur
Col. E. R. Bradley
Clyde Van Dusen
Windy City
Rose Of Sharon
Dr. Freeland
Where did it happen?
Arlington Park, Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Blue Larkspur
Col. E. R. Bradley
Clyde Van Dusen
Windy City
Rose Of Sharon
Dr. Freeland
Location
Arlington Park, Chicago
Event Date
July 13
Story Details
Blue Larkspur, seen as the best three-year-old, faces a muddy track jinx for the fourth time in the $75,000 American classic, shifting betting odds toward mud performers Clyde Van Dusen and Windy City, while owner Col. E. R. Bradley remains committed to racing.