Local News, Daily Racing Form, 1950-05-06

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1 Conformation shot of Distraction with trainer James Fitzsimmons, Sr., holding the reins. This was the first horse Mr. Fitz sent to the Kentucky Derby. He won the Wood Memorial with him. 2 Johnstown winning the Kentucky Derby. Challedon a distant second. 3 Three generations of Fitzsimmons all named James. Left to right are James Fitzsimmons, Sr.; his son James Fitzsimmons II., and on right James Fitzsimmons III., son of John Fitzsimmons and grandson of Mr. Fitz.


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