Hambletonian Trotting Derby - USA (1947)

Goshen, New York (USA). LS. Racecourse. People milling around. Various shots of the scene with ambulances, first aid men and people helping, after a portion of the stand collapsed on Hambletonian trotting Derby day at Goshen. Injured being carried away from the crowd etc. General views of the crowd. LS. General view of the mobile start. The starting gate is transported by a lorry and swings back gradually. LS. General view of the race in progress with horses sweeping round the bends. More shots of the race and the people watching. Start of the race seen again. CU. A horse dashes to the front near the finish and comes in first. Mute Neg. Date found in the old record - 11/08/1947. FILM ID:2405.2 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection,