Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Charles S. Howard, owner of Seabiscuit, bought Noor (1945-1974), an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse Champion, in 1949. Photograph caption dated February 26, 1950 reads, "Harry James and his actress wife, Betty Grable, two of Hollywood's most ardent race enthusiasts, watch Noor's thrilling victory from the swank Turf Club." This was taken during the Golden Gallup at Santa Anita.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Grable, Betty,--1916-1973 James, Harry,--1916-1983 Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, Calif.) Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Noor (Race horse) Musicians--United States Trumpet players--United States Horse racing--California--Arcadia Spectators--California--Arcadia Couples--California--Arcadia Women--California--Arcadia Men--California--Arcadia Arcadia (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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