Mr Dalrae and Dave Magee dominated the Chicago free for all ranks for two years straight. I watched this race from home on ESPN. It was a special treat to see a local horse and driver compete against the best in the country on national TV in the days before simulcasting. When the rail opened up I started screaming at the TV hoping he would get up in time. Bittersweet as I didn't have any money on the winner.
What a trip for little Davey rail opens up like the parting of the red sea! I remember watching that one at the old Quad City Downs...man I miss those days...
Was at the track for this race, brings back a flood of memories, Division street was really a half mile track specialist & a bit off on the mile oval, a few top shippers from Canada and Mr Dalrae coming in from Sportsman Park..great race.