Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. L to R: "Brass Bottle," first, "Count Dean" third, and "Jack O'Spades, second finish the 2nd race at Santa Anita Park. The tote board and San Gabriel Mountains are visible in the background. Newspaper photo standalone caption: The first photo finish occurred in second race. Left to right: Brass Bottle, first, Count Dean, third, Jack o'Spades, second. ["Thrilling Action Photos of Dramatic Opening of Santa Anita Turf Season," Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 1939: A17]. Handwritten on negative: Brass Bottle 1st. Count Dean 3rd. Jack o'Spades 2nd. 12-31-38. Text from negative sleeve: 15128. Brass Bottle 1st. Count Dean 3rd. Jack o'Spades 2nd. 1st photo finish. Santa Anita 2nd Race. [stamped:] Jan 6 1939. [stamped:] Dec 31 1938.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11832 ark:/21198/zz002h8p54
Subject
Horse racing--California--Arcadia Jack O'Spades (Race horse) Race horses Brass Bottle (Race horse) Count Dean (Race horse) Horse racetracks Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, Calif.)
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