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I don't bet on horses, but I thought her story was interesting . . . Flora Temple died on December 21, 1877*
Flora Temple, the "bob-tailed nag" of
Stephen Foster's song, Camptown Races, was born in Oneida County, New York, near the village of Waterville, in 1845.
She began winning informal road races, and after winning two races on the Union Course on Long Island, she was sold to G.A. Vogel for $600. In 1852, after a two-year layoff due to an injury, and renamed Flora Temple, She was entered in a race against Brown Jim at the Centerville Track in Long Island and won. That really launched hear succesfull harness racing career.
Flora Temple won 92 races!
Flora Temple, the "bob-tailed nag" of
Stephen Foster's song, Camptown Races, was born in Oneida County, New York, near the village of Waterville, in 1845.
She began winning informal road races, and after winning two races on the Union Course on Long Island, she was sold to G.A. Vogel for $600. In 1852, after a two-year layoff due to an injury, and renamed Flora Temple, She was entered in a race against Brown Jim at the Centerville Track in Long Island and won. That really launched hear succesfull harness racing career.
Flora Temple won 92 races!
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A pleasant take on an old trad. I love the slides in this. Although the
delivery herein is restrained, I sensed an underlying tension---like a
horse just prior to bursting out of the starting gate. Or is it just my cup of
black tea kicking in? Well done Bill!
Take care!