Horse Race Winner's Circle and photo finish featuring the racehorse "Miss Show Me"
The photo was taken by prominent Chicago-area track photographer Carl Schultz.
Winning Horse:
Miss Show MeRace
Date: May 28, 1947
Racetrack:
Lincoln Fields (located in Crete, Illinois)
Jockey:
S. Brooks (Steve Brooks, a Hall of Fame jockey)
Owner/Trainer:
M. Christie
Purse: $2,200
Race Distance & Time:
6½ Furlongs completed in 1:21.4
The piece features a split layout typical of vintage track photography:
Top section displays the action shot crossing the finish line
Lower section features the winner's circle pose with the owner, jockey, and handlers.