World’s Record Winner

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/68
Date Released
24 Aug 1942
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
Wonder horse "Whirl Away" running in the Massachusetts Handicap is last away at the start but waits his chance before streaking through the field and winning the race and 45,000 dollars. Having won 450,000 dollars already "Whirl Away" is heading for the half million dollar mark.
Local distribution only
Dublin release only
Keywords
Sport; Horse racing
Locations
Massachusetts, USA
Length of story (in feet)
160
Story extras:
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'World’s Record Winner', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 42/68, 24 Aug 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99598 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)