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1952 Epsom racing season begins
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1:41Now PlayingDate: 24th April 1952
Location: Epsom, England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
GAUMONT BRITISH IDENT
SLATE INFORMATION: Spring Meeting at Epsom
ENGLAND: Surrey: Epsom:
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AMBULANCES Gordon Richards helped to one after being thrown at Epsom Spring Meeting
EPSOM. 1952 Spring Meeting won by Rae Johnstone on French Squadro.. shots of crowds etc,, stands, paddock, Gordon Richards thrown by his horse Approval, hurt but manages to remount and race in Great Metropolitan H'cap.
HORSERACING IN BRITAIN. Epsom 1952 Spring Meeting won by Rae Johnstone on horse French Squadron,, shots of the crowds, stands, paddock, Gordon Richards thrown by mount Approval.. remounts and rides.. shots race and finish etc.. of the Great Metropolitan Handicap.
JOHNSTONE RAE Jockey wins the 1952 Spring Meeting at Epsom on French Squadron in the Great Metropolitan Handicap
METROPOLITAN STAKES Epsom 1952 Spring Meeting won by Rae Johnstone on French Squadron.. shots of racing etc.. prior to start Gordon Richards thrown by horse Approval but he remounts and take part in race
RICHARDS GORDON. Thrown at 1952 Spring Meeting at Epson from mount Approval shots lying hurt on grass, led to ambulance but he remounts and races Metropolitan H'cap.
Sport, Horse racing, equestrian, gambling, betting, racetrack
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