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Seeing the light

Date10/29/1980

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Seeing the light: Closely bunched field of thoroughbreds navigates clubhouse turn in the first race as the runners moved under the lights for the first time in Toronto history. Solo Ace won the race.

Subject

Sports

Racetracks (Horse racing)

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096027F

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