SC Rewind: Picture Parade
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In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith offers up another version of the regular feature Picture Parade. He has borrowed the title used a number of years ago in a 2011 Rewind, "Ladies In Silks". This time the pictures are different but the theme is the same. He has assembled a group of pictures of female drivers from bygone years for your viewing and perhaps guessing pleasure.
Down through the years there have been a lot of great "horsewomen", if that is the correct word, who have donned their silks and helmets (and maybe even soft caps) and displayed their talents to appreciative audiences. I have assembled a few pictures saved over the years to show today. If you care to join in, the rules remain the same, you jot down your best guesses and send them along.
#1 - This U.S. driver often raced regularly at Canadian tracks and drove a lot in days gone by. She passed away in 2010 at the age of 81. Who is she? (Harness Horse photo)
#2 - One of just two group shots in today's offering, this one I believe is fairly recent. How many can you name?
#3 - This gal spent a lot of time in the winner's circle and just passed away not too long ago. Who is she?
#4 - This young lady was a familiar figure at many Canadian tracks at one time. Who is she?
#5 - This gal held some records in her day and had a long career in the sulky. Who is she? (Harness Horse photo)
#6 - This legendary lady needs little or no introduction. Who is she?
#7 - This gal won a lot of races mainly at U.S. tracks but she could win anywhere and often proved it. Who is she? (Northeast Harness News photo)
#8 - This young lady came by her talents naturally as both of her parents were very capable drivers. Can you identify these two people?
#9 - In 1985 Flamboro Downs hosted a driver's event featuring many of the best in the sport at that time. How many can you identify in this group shot?
#10 - This old photo was taken at a small town fair race day (in Ontario) about 40 years ago. Can you name either of these two folks, especially the driver? (Elgin County archives)
Quote For The Week: "Not everything needs to be a money-making operation. You do things sometimes because it makes you feel good." - Judy Sheindlin (aka Judge Judy)
Bonus Picture
This gal was "perfect" as a driver (No. 7 horse) but did not drive too much, instead preferring to be a trainer. Who is she? For a little added question, who is that fellow having to settle for second place?
Female Driver Trivia Question
The fabled Hambletonian has been around for a very long time. First held in 1926, and won by a Canadian driver, it will reach its 100th anniversary before too many years go by.
The question apropos to today's subject is as follows. Has a female ever competed in the Hambletonian as a driver? If yes, who was the person or persons?
This week's pictures
The correct answers to this week's Picture Parade photos are shown below:
# 1 - Bobbe Huntress is pictured setting a new world mark with Seymour J. in 1970 at Vernon.
# 2 - Maritime photo. From L-R - June Coyle, Brenda Ellis, Patsy Gaudet, Mary Clare MacDonald and Christine Walsh.
# 3 - Bea Farber aka "Queen Bea". Her 1,801 career wins is the most ever by a female driver.
# 4 - Karen Fekete at Flamboro
# 5 - June (Dillman) Weller with Red Dominion. See also #8.
# 6 - Mildred Williams, a great Canadian driver for whom the series for female drivers was named.
# 7 - Kelly Case, a very accomplished New England driver
# 8 - Jayne Weller (her mother is #5) and Jay Silverheels aka Tonto
# 9 - Back row (L-R) Barb Lewis (Northfield Park), Janet Irvine (Balmoral Park), Karen Fekete (Flamboro), Linda McNutt (Dover Downs), Susan Looney (Freehold)
Front Row (L-R) Cindy Horner (Kawartha), Kelly Case and Betsy Phillips (Monticello) and Danielle Duquet (Blue Bonnets). Taken Dec. 13, 1985 at Flamboro
# 10 - From left is Norm Durbridge holding Claybrook Dean and the driver is Wendy Burns. Photo taken at Shedden, Ont. Fair
Bonus picture is Sandra Clouthier winning her only career drive with Dr. John Findley finishing second
Female Driver Trivia Question - According to the Hambletonian Society's Moira Fanning there has never been a female driver compete in the Hambletonian. Trainers yes there have been a number of them.
Thanks so much for your responses; they are very important.
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#1 Bobbie Huntress and Seymore J
#1-#2-#3-young Bea Farber…
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#3-young Bea Farber
#4- Karen fekete
#5- Rita harrington
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#8-Tonto name :jay silver heels
#9-top left- barb Louis, Janet Irvine,
#10- norm derbridge holding " claybrook dean with Wendy dick driving
#3 Bea Farber #4 Karen…
#3 Bea Farber
#4 Karen Fekete Hudon
#5 Mildred Williams
#8 Jay Silverheels
#9 Cindy Horner Karen Fekete Hudon
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Great presentation Robert.
1. Bobbe Huntress and probably Wee Laird
2. June Coyle on the left, Mary Clare MacDonald second from right - are these all Maritime girls?
3. Bea Farber
4. Karen Fekete
6. Mildred Williams
8. Linda Duncan, and Jay Silverheels on the right
Bonus: Hec Clouthier's sister [Karen or Susan?} followed by Dr. John Findley