Blentigo Finds Muddy Strip at Suffolk to His Liking, Daily Racing Form, 1951-06-06

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Blentigo Finds Muddy Strip At Suffolk to His Liking SUFFOLK DOWNSi East Boston, Mass., June 5. — After failing repeatedly since last February at New Orleans, Ralph Lowes Blentigo, a three-year-old son of Blenheim II. — Ore the Lea, caught a muddy racing strip at Suffolk Downs this afternoon* and towroped his five rivals in the featured Nahant Purse. The margin of victory was nearly 10 lengths over Potato Chip Farms Sam H., with J. H. Davidsons Marymigirl taking the minor award, another couple of lengths back. Rain during the early hours of the morning left the racing strip deep in mud. Although there was ho rain during the racing program, heavy clouds hovered around throughout the day and kept the attend-, ance down to 8,292. The majority of the fans divided their support between Blentigo and Mrs. George Seabos Kasco Knight in the Nahant. Blentigo went off at 3-2 choice while his chief opponent, only in the wagering, was held at 2-1,


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