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March 29, 1945
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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The Maryland Jockey Club announces plans to run the $50,000 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in 1945, issuing nomination invitations with refunds if war prevents racing, amid hopes for continuation despite uncertainties. (187 chars)
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Maryland Jockey Club Plans For Preakness
BALTIMORE, March 28.--(AP)--If there is any racing at Pimlico in '45 there will be a Preakness; and if there isn't, the Preakness pot o' gold will pay off like any Christmas saving club to owners of eligible three-year-olds.
The Maryland Jockey Club, on a do-or-die basis, went ahead with plans for running the $50,000-added event, even if there's snow in the air next fall.
Invitations for supplementary nominations by April 16 at $1,500 per clip were issued to owners of thoroughbreds not eligible already, with the added assurance there would be a refund if it becomes definite the race won't go. Refunds also would be made of regular nomination fees paid.
That may be late next fall, depending on progress of the war and actions of Government officials but Henry A. Parr, 3rd, president of Pimlico and of the Thoroughbred Racing Association, explained that he was 'hopeful that there will be racing this year, and therefore we have taken steps to insure continuance of the Preakness."
There is now $12,170 in the pot from 31 owners, with 57 horses eligible. To this would be added the $50,000 stake, and the $500 starting fees. The $12,170 came from the $10 required for registration of foals in 1942, a $25 payment in 1944 and the additional $100 due last January 15.
The original entry blank called for running the Preakness, one jewel in the famed triple crown- the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont - at the spring meeting. The new one specifies that it be run at the first regular meeting of 1945. Refunds probably would be made in November, Parr said, if racing is not resumed.
In addition, should any owner object to the change in time, he may receive a refund of nominating fees by objecting on or before April 16.
BALTIMORE, March 28.--(AP)--If there is any racing at Pimlico in '45 there will be a Preakness; and if there isn't, the Preakness pot o' gold will pay off like any Christmas saving club to owners of eligible three-year-olds.
The Maryland Jockey Club, on a do-or-die basis, went ahead with plans for running the $50,000-added event, even if there's snow in the air next fall.
Invitations for supplementary nominations by April 16 at $1,500 per clip were issued to owners of thoroughbreds not eligible already, with the added assurance there would be a refund if it becomes definite the race won't go. Refunds also would be made of regular nomination fees paid.
That may be late next fall, depending on progress of the war and actions of Government officials but Henry A. Parr, 3rd, president of Pimlico and of the Thoroughbred Racing Association, explained that he was 'hopeful that there will be racing this year, and therefore we have taken steps to insure continuance of the Preakness."
There is now $12,170 in the pot from 31 owners, with 57 horses eligible. To this would be added the $50,000 stake, and the $500 starting fees. The $12,170 came from the $10 required for registration of foals in 1942, a $25 payment in 1944 and the additional $100 due last January 15.
The original entry blank called for running the Preakness, one jewel in the famed triple crown- the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont - at the spring meeting. The new one specifies that it be run at the first regular meeting of 1945. Refunds probably would be made in November, Parr said, if racing is not resumed.
In addition, should any owner object to the change in time, he may receive a refund of nominating fees by objecting on or before April 16.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports News
Event Planning
What keywords are associated?
Preakness Stakes
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico
Horse Racing
Nominations
Wartime Refunds
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry A. Parr, 3rd
Maryland Jockey Club
Where did it happen?
Baltimore, Pimlico
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry A. Parr, 3rd
Maryland Jockey Club
Location
Baltimore, Pimlico
Event Date
1945
Story Details
The Maryland Jockey Club proceeds with plans for the Preakness Stakes in 1945 despite potential wartime disruptions, offering nominations with refund guarantees if racing cannot occur.