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August 18, 1940
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
What is this article about?
Field for 71st Travers Stakes, oldest U.S. horse race, reduced to seven after Bimelech and Call to Colors withdrawn; Your Chance favored at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Aug. 17. Race worth $22,000 to winner.
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To Run Travers Minus Bimelech and Manhasset
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Aug. 17--(UP)--The field for the 71st running of the historic Travers Stakes, oldest horse race in the nation, was reduced to seven today when E.R. Bradley's Bimelech, leading contender for three-year-old honors and overnight favorite for the event, and Manisset stable's Call to Colors were withdrawn.
The public then installed Mr. G.D. Widener's Your Chance, Keenland Stakes winner, favorite over Belair Stud's Fenelon, Greentree stable's Century Note, Glen Riddle Farm's The Finest, J.H. Whitney's Gramps and the Wheatley stable entry of Snow Ridge and Asp.
The Travers, inaugurated in 1864, will be worth about $22,000 to the winner.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Aug. 17--(UP)--The field for the 71st running of the historic Travers Stakes, oldest horse race in the nation, was reduced to seven today when E.R. Bradley's Bimelech, leading contender for three-year-old honors and overnight favorite for the event, and Manisset stable's Call to Colors were withdrawn.
The public then installed Mr. G.D. Widener's Your Chance, Keenland Stakes winner, favorite over Belair Stud's Fenelon, Greentree stable's Century Note, Glen Riddle Farm's The Finest, J.H. Whitney's Gramps and the Wheatley stable entry of Snow Ridge and Asp.
The Travers, inaugurated in 1864, will be worth about $22,000 to the winner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Travers Stakes
Bimelech
Your Chance
Horse Racing
Withdrawals
Favorites
What entities or persons were involved?
E.R. Bradley
Manisset Stable
G.D. Widener
Belair Stud
Greentree Stable
Glen Riddle Farm
J.H. Whitney
Wheatley Stable
Where did it happen?
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Key Persons
E.R. Bradley
Manisset Stable
G.D. Widener
Belair Stud
Greentree Stable
Glen Riddle Farm
J.H. Whitney
Wheatley Stable
Location
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Event Date
Aug. 17
Story Details
The field for the 71st Travers Stakes reduced to seven after withdrawals of Bimelech and Call to Colors; Your Chance installed as favorite over other entrants.