SC Rewind: Picture Parade

Published: October 17, 2020 12:18 pm EDT

This week's edition of Rewind is another version of Picture Parade. The theme is based on Windsor Raceway, a track that opened almost exactly 55 years ago on Thursday, October 21, 1965. It was the fourth brand new Ontario racetrack opened in the decade. Designed for winter time racing, it quickly became a success and was an extremely popular spot for many years.

Today is another edition of Picture Parade. Probably by now no need for a detailed introduction. This time all of the pictures up for your guesses involve people and horses who raced at Windsor Raceway at various times during its almost 50 year history. Stables from both the U.S. and Canada raced at Windsor, providing quite a cross section of horse people from a fairly large geographical area. Just jot down the number and send in your guess. If you're not a game player then just have a look at the pictures, some go back 50 years!

#1 - It looks like No. 3 is about to be No. 1. Can you identify this young fellow in the sulky who started his career at the border oval?


#2 - Who is this talented driver? He racked up a lot of wins at Windsor over many seasons.


#3 -Fifty years ago it was quite an accomplishment to win 200 races in a single season. The two lads on the right did it in 1970. Can you name everyone in the winner's circle for the occasion?


#4 - This fellow raced at Windsor for a lot of years and operated his training centre about half an hour away from the track. Can you correctly identify him?


#5 - This picture captures quite a bit of early history from the Windsor track. The pictured horse was a fan favourite throughout his long career as well as his owners and driver pictured here. How many people can you name along with the horse in this 1973 photo?


#6 - This driver was a longtime performer at the Windsor Raceway. He made a lot of trips to the winner's circle. I only know the name of the driver (the one wearing silks, not the one seated); if anyone can identify the others please do so.


#7 - Who are these two gents? They both spent a lot of time at Windsor Raceway going back a very long way.


#8 - This fellow had more than one job over the years at Windsor. Do you recognize him?


#9 - Can you figure out this fellow on the far right? He was born and raised in the shadows of Windsor Raceway and raced there for countless years right up until it closed. I have probably ruined it by giving way too many clues! (Abahazy photo collection)


# 10 - This one could be about the toughest of all; but only maybe. Who is this man?


Bonus Photos

Shown below are head shots of three popular drivers, all connected with the long history of Windsor Raceway, Name one, or name them all. I will designate them as ABC.

A - Who am I?
B - Who do we have here?
C - Who is this young lad?

Quote For The Week - "Aging has caused me to require glasses. Glasses of beer and glasses of wine!"

Trivia Question - At the top of today's Rewind a picture used as the cover page for the Windsor Raceway program for a number of years is displayed. Can you identify the horse and driver of the leader of the field on this sunny afternoon? P.S. - After seeing it for decades I just found out not long ago from a Rewind follower who it is.

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