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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 18, 1964 reads "Keith Freeman, left, British bloodstock official who uncovered fleet Colorado King in South Africa, points the way to Hollywood Park's $162,100 Hollywood Park Gold Cup, the 'King's' big objective today. Others in the 'saucer' are W. R. Hawn, co-owner of Colorado King, Ray York who will pilot the South African star, and Colorado King. Big race will be televised at 5 p.m." The subjects in the photograph are seen inside the gold cup which is against a black background with stars and planets.
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