This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption date stamped January 7, 1960 reads, "C. W. Smith's Hillsdale, set for speed duel against Kentucky Derby winner Tomy Lee in Saturday's San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita, drills with exercise boy Mel (Toughie) Morlan up. Five-time national jockey champion Willie Shoemaker will ride Hillsdale in the big race."
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.