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Newspaper clipping dated 7-10-65 reporting on horse racing results mentioning Mr Fred Laker as horse owner

Newspaper clipping dated 7-10-65 reporting on horse racing results mentioning Mr Fred Laker as horse owner

A vintage newspaper clipping from October 7, 1965, reporting on horse racing results at the Bracknell Handicap. The article mentions Mr Fred Laker as the owner of a horse named Spartan General, trained by Ron Smyth, which won by three lengths. This provides insight into Sir Freddie Laker's interests in horse racing during the 1960s, before his aviation empire became prominent.

newspaper clipping horse racing Fred Laker Spartan General 1965 1960s Bracknell Handicap Ron Smyth equestrian

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