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Creation Date
7-30-1940
Sex of the horse
Gelding
Sire
Bill L
Stable/ Owner
T. V. Holdaway
Rights and Access Note
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Stable/Owner Location
Houlton, Maine
Driver Name
Earl Avery
Race
2.14 Pace
Description
Black and white photograph of bay gelding, pacer Happy L. wearing head number five, Earl Avery up for the 2.14 Pace at Bass Park, Bangor, Maine, during the annual agricultural fair on July 30, 1940. Happy L. claimed all three heats of the contest with times of 2.08 1/2 in the first race; 2.09 3/4 in the second race; and 2.09 1/2 in the third race. According to photographer Guy Kendall's race day note, Kendall placed a bet of $8.00 on the first heat of the 2.14 Pace and received $23.50 in winnings.
Keywords
Standardbred horses, American Standardbred racehorses, New England harness racing, Maine harness racing, horse racing, Sulky racing, Trotting races, 1940b album
Image Location
Rights Statement
Dam
Mary Sue by Braden Direct