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Topical Budget 112-1: Duke of York Stakes (1913)
 

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Main title. "Mr. Dresden's Florist wins the big race at Kempton Park in bad weather". Horses lined up at the start of the race; the start. View along rail as horses approach the camera. A solitary policeman stands guard. Low cloud/fog obscure much of the scene; similar view of the race. The finish viewed from across the course. A small crowd by the finish post cheers. Pan right of crowds many with umbrellas; pan to grandstand and umbrella-carrying crowd.