Oak Book Chase Sanctioned, Daily Racing Form, 1951-06-02

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Oak Brook Chase Sanctioned Sanction of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association, governing body of the sport, has been granted for the fifth annual running of the Oak Brook steeplechase meeting to be held June 23. The announcement was made by Michael W. Butler, president of the Hunts Racing Association, sponsor of the event, which will mark the first appearance this year of the hunters in the middle West. The racing program will include six races, four of them over, obstacles at distances of two and three miles. An added feature is a six-furlong sprint on the turf for women riders in full ihunting attire. r- .Lijij i


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