Hialeah: An American Racing Tradition (1960s)

This film starts with a look at some horse breeding farms in Ocala where viewers see the big winner, Carry Back. The film also shows a horse auction and horses in training at the track. Two trainers, Jim Fitzsimons and H.A. Jones, offer testimonials on the importance of Hialeah. The film uses a pie graph to show how revenue is used by the State of Florida, including "Old Age Assistance." It also features meat mogul Charles P. Lykes. The film is missing some of its tail.
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[@elizabethferguson7002]

What an amazing treasure. OMG, Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, and Ben Jones. Are you kidding me? This is pure Gold. And watch the auction in 1960, the auctioneer is pulling teeth for $13,000. I think opening bid at this most recent Saratoga Yearling Sale is $50,000. This is absolutely priceless when horseracing truly reigned supreme.

[@Cinema74]

What an amazing park. What a shame that they let it go to waste. Now its just a lame ass casino, not even a good one.