SC Rewind: Picture Parade

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Published: May 30, 2020 09:35 am EDT

This week's Rewind is once again titled Picture Parade, a heading that should require minimal introduction or explanation. Robert Smith displays an array of old pictures from the long and colourful past of harness racing. At a time when remembering the past seems to bring at least a small measure of consolation and reassurance, it is hoped these old photos will be enjoyed.

Recent editions of Picture Parade have taken the format of a central theme, thus each one pertaining to a certain criteria. This one however contains old photos from a variety of areas, time periods and subjects. In harness racing terms let's just call it an "Open event". If you know the names of all 10 or just one, feel free to send in your answer along with the number and see how you do.

1 - These fellows were all big time winners a mere 55 years ago in 1965. Their win totals reached a cumulative 964 trips to the winner's circle that season. Can you tag them all? (Photo courtesy U.S. Hall Of Fame Harness Museum)


2 - Can you figure this one out and name the gentleman sporting his racing silks? If I give his home area away it will make it too easy.


3 - Can you identify the driver pictured here, he still isn't very old. If you can add any more names, please do so.


4 - Name the driver and you win the prize. I don't have an identity for the man with binoculars but if you do share it if you please.


5 - Turn your clock and memory back a long way for this one. Who is he?


6 - A full winner's circle with one horse and twelve people from 1981. How many can you identify? If you get the driver that will be sufficient, but if you can get more let us know. (Abahazy collection)


7 - Not an easy one. This man started his career in New Brunswick and later migrated to the U.S. where he raced for many years at several Eastern seaboard tracks. Can you name him?


8 - These two men were on the scene for a long time and shared a lot in common beyond their cap styles and sunglasses. Who are they?


9 - This fellow was a well known U.S. figure for many decades and just passed away a few short years ago. Can you put a name on him?


10 - This picture was taken just a few years ago but these boys years of experience take them back a long way. Can you name them all?


Bonus #1 - If you can identify these two consider yourself pretty good. While the gentleman in the driver's seat is no longer with us the young lad at the horse's head certainly still is. Let us know who you think they are. (Steve Tambosso photo)


Bonus #2 - Can you identify the winning driver of No. 1 in this 1984 O.S.S. event at Mohawk? If you can pick out a driver by his helmet how about trying the second place finisher as well?


Quote For The Week - A wonderful older couple were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a few friends and family members. The pair were in a reminiscent mood and when asked about their life together the bride said "Just imagine, we started out 60 years ago with nothing and today we still have quite a bit of it left."

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