Four-Horse Ascot Spill, Daily Racing Form, 1954-05-05

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FourHorse Ascot Spill SpillASCOT ASCOT PARK Cuyahoga Falls Ohio May 4 There was a sensational four horse spill in the seventh race Believe inMe was the first to go down as he raced into the first turn Jo Ted who was in close pursuit fell over Believe inMe Route Four then stumbled over the fallen horses and riders and lost his rider Morgan Mists rider in an attempt to miss the melee also fell fellFortunately Fortunately none of the riders in ¬ volved Bobby Shirey Lou Rivera Don ¬ ald Tobin or John Kurtz was seriously injured They are now being treated by track physician Francis Clarke ClarkeThe The mishap occurred in the same spot in which several other falls have occurred during the past week The location is about 30 yards before enter ¬ ing the first turn


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