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Salvator beats Tenny by a throat latch, Sheepshead Bay Race Track, New York, USA, 1890
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Salvator beats Tenny by a throat latch, Sheepshead Bay Race Track, New York, USA, 1890
Salvator beats Tenny by a throat latch, Sheepshead Bay Race Track, New York, USA, 25 June 1890. Built by the Coney Island Jockey Club, Sheepshead Bay Race Track was completed in 1880. Like all racecourses in New York, it closed after Governor Charles Evans Hughes banned all racetrack betting in the state in 1910
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Salvator beats Tenny by a throat latch, Sheepshead Bay Race Track, New York, USA, 1890. This print captures the thrilling moment of victory at the renowned Sheepshead Bay Race Track in Brooklyn. The year was 1890 when two magnificent racehorses, Salvator and Tenny, battled it out on this historic track. The intensity is palpable as these majestic animals gallop towards the finish line with sheer determination. Spectators eagerly watch from the grandstands, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only a fierce competition between horses but also a testament to the enduring spirit of horse racing. Built by the Coney Island Jockey Club in 1880, Sheepshead Bay Race Track became an iconic symbol of American horse racing during its heyday. However, like all racecourses in New York at that time, it eventually succumbed to Governor Charles Evans Hughes' ban on racetrack betting in 1910. This photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era when horseracing captivated both avid sportsmen and casual spectators alike. It transports us back to a time when men gathered to witness these incredible athletes push themselves to their limits for glory and honor. As part of our Historica Graphica Collection capturing significant moments from America's past, this image encapsulates the thrill and beauty of equestrian sport while paying homage to an important chapter in
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