McTagues First Winner, Daily Racing Form, 1939-05-25

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McTAGUES FIRST WINNER DETROIT, Mich., May 24.— Making his first appearance under colors since his contract was purchased by A. J. Halliwell, Francis McTague, youngest member of the riding McTague family, rode the first winner of his career Tuesday when he was successful with his contract employers My Wo in the eighth race. McTague is the fourth member of his family to follow a riding career. His brothers, James, Joseph and Charles preceded the youngster, who is eighteen years old, comes from Toronto, Canada, and rides at 103 pounds.


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