Longchamps, Paris, France.



Documentation and newspaper cutting on file.



G.V. Rear of the new grandstand at Longchamps. V.S. Horses parading prior to start of race. G.V. Front of the new crowded stands. L.S. Good stalls start to race and the camera from high angle holds the horses right past camera and off round the first bend. The field going down the back straight and then coming into final straight. Leon Flavien riding 'Phaeton' hits the front and wins from George Moore riding 'Petrone'. Yves St. Martin on 'Misyaff' is third and Lester Piggott is sixth on 'Sun Rock'.



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FILM ID:3188.16

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