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Lot # 1678: Count Fleet Photo Collection (26)

Category: Horse Racing

Starting Bid: $300.00

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A) 1942 campaign: Photo by Bert Clark Thayer; in Winner’s Circle after winning the Champagne Stakes; winning the Pimlico Futurity; headshot of the champion; preparation for & including the Kentucky Derby. B) Preparation for the Derby: Winning the St. James Purse; Count Fleet exercising with Longden up; post parade with Count Fleet in middle; start of Kentucky Derby with horses identified on rear; another different shot of the start; passing stands the first time; at clubhouse turn; Count Fleet leading in the backstretch; into the stretch; leading Blue Swords; overhead of top three finishers by Meadows; overhead head-on shot of Derby finish; winning the Kentucky Derby; shot from the infield of Count Fleet winning; overhead shot by Caufield & Shook of Derby winner; Count Fleet being led to winner’s circle; in winner’s circle. C) Preparation for & including the Preakness: Off the train at Washington D.C. for the Preakness; workout with Longden; Count Fleet with trainer Don Cameron; winning Preakness Stakes by 8 lengths; picture of Count Fleet.

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