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October 29, 1903
The Telegraph Courier
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
John Keating breaks ground for a half-mile horse racing track on his farm west of Kenosha to train local horses, including his own Mallory, Black Dutchman, and Grace Elliott. Keating and Hecker sell The Baird for $1050 to Chicago parties.
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BUILDS A RACE TRACK.
Keating and Hecker Horses to be Trained on the Keating Farm Near City.
Kenosha horsemen are to have a track for use in training their horses as yesterday afternoon John Keating broke ground on his farm west of the city for the installation of a half mile track. While the primary purpose in building the track is to secure a place for the training of the fast horses owned by Mr. Keating the Kenosha horsemen of the whole city will be permitted to use the track and it is expected that many an exciting race will be pulled off there in the future.
The track is being built in the most modern manner and it is expected that it will be completed within the next few weeks. Mr. Keating now has four horses at the track ready to be placed in the hands of the trainers. One of them is "Mallory" the unfortunate candidate of the Keating and Hecker stables for the last American Derby. "Mallory" is rounding into shape again and it is possible that he will be in condition to go on the track during the coming season. Two other colts of great promise will have their training on the track. Both are of the "Flying Dutchman" stock. One is called "Black Dutchman" while the other is called after a niece of Mr. Keating, "Grace Elliott." Both colts will be ready for the track next season and great things are expected of them.
One of the traditions of horse racing in Kenosha is no more as Keating and Hecker have disposed of "The Baird" to Chicago parties and it is hardly possible that the horse will ever run under Kenosha colors again. "Baird" brought $1050.
Keating and Hecker Horses to be Trained on the Keating Farm Near City.
Kenosha horsemen are to have a track for use in training their horses as yesterday afternoon John Keating broke ground on his farm west of the city for the installation of a half mile track. While the primary purpose in building the track is to secure a place for the training of the fast horses owned by Mr. Keating the Kenosha horsemen of the whole city will be permitted to use the track and it is expected that many an exciting race will be pulled off there in the future.
The track is being built in the most modern manner and it is expected that it will be completed within the next few weeks. Mr. Keating now has four horses at the track ready to be placed in the hands of the trainers. One of them is "Mallory" the unfortunate candidate of the Keating and Hecker stables for the last American Derby. "Mallory" is rounding into shape again and it is possible that he will be in condition to go on the track during the coming season. Two other colts of great promise will have their training on the track. Both are of the "Flying Dutchman" stock. One is called "Black Dutchman" while the other is called after a niece of Mr. Keating, "Grace Elliott." Both colts will be ready for the track next season and great things are expected of them.
One of the traditions of horse racing in Kenosha is no more as Keating and Hecker have disposed of "The Baird" to Chicago parties and it is hardly possible that the horse will ever run under Kenosha colors again. "Baird" brought $1050.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Horse Racing
Race Track
Kenosha
John Keating
Horse Training
American Derby
Colts
What entities or persons were involved?
John Keating
Hecker
Where did it happen?
Keating Farm West Of The City, Kenosha
Story Details
Key Persons
John Keating
Hecker
Location
Keating Farm West Of The City, Kenosha
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
John Keating breaks ground for a half-mile track on his farm for training fast horses, allowing use by Kenosha horsemen. Horses include Mallory from the American Derby, promising colts Black Dutchman and Grace Elliott. Keating and Hecker sell The Baird for $1050.