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Big race of the day, the Stewards Cup, for the first day of the meeting at Goodwood
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Big race of the day, the Stewards Cup, for the first day of the meeting at Goodwood
Big race of the day, the Stewards Cup, for the first day of the meeting at Goodwood, was won by Closeburn (G. Richards) who was a neck in front of Commissar (W. Rickaby) with Fairey Fulmar (T. Gosling) coming up for third place a length away.
Picture shows: Closeburn (No.7) winning the Stewards Cup at Goodwood today from, Commissar (No. 8) and Fairey Fulmar.
29 July 1947
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Thrilling Victory at Goodwood - Closeburn Triumphs in the Stewards Cup
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. In a heart-stopping display of speed and skill, Closeburn, ridden by jockey G. Richards, emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Stewards Cup on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood meeting. The crowd erupted with excitement as Closeburn crossed the finish line, securing a narrow victory by just a neck ahead of Commissar, expertly guided by W. Rickaby. Fairey Fulmar, under T. Gosling's guidance, put up an impressive fight to claim third place only a length behind. Captured forever in this photograph from July 29th, 1947 - an iconic moment frozen in time - we witness Closeburn (No. 7) surging forward with determination and grace to clinch this illustrious title. The intensity is palpable as Commissar (No. 8) valiantly challenges for supremacy while Fairey Fulmar gallops relentlessly towards that coveted podium position. This snapshot encapsulates not only the thrill of horse racing but also pays homage to an era steeped in history and tradition – the roaring forties when horseracing was cherished as both sport and spectacle. As these magnificent creatures thunder down Goodwood's hallowed turf amidst cheers from passionate spectators, their noble riders guide them towards glory. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for generations to come, this remarkable image transports us back to a time
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