Godfrey Preece, Jr. Promising Rider, Daily Racing Form, 1918-07-31

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GODFREY PREECE JR PROMISING RIDER RIDERNew New York July 30 A new rising apprentice has loomed up in Godfrey 1reece Jr a son of God ¬ frey Preece This youngster has won three races in a rather masterly fashion He has one good quality the knack of getting away from the post He is alert at the barrier and seems capable of getting a horse into its stride quickly He won the three races on long shots Lucky Lady Golding and Dainty Lady In each instance his victory was due as much as anything to his post riding ability Young Ireeee can ride close to ninety pounds and at present is in the stable of his father though he has done considerable exercising for Max Hirsch who is training horses for G AV Loft Hirsch believes Ireeee will develop into a highclass rider as he has a fine pair of hands and knows how to handle a horse to the best advantage


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