Original 1947 AP Wire Photo showing the new Smith starting gate being tested at Good Time Track in Goshen, New York, in preparation for the Hambletonian harness racing event. The image captures the innovative mobile starting gate leading the field during a trial run prior to the race. The original news caption is printed directly on the front of the photograph. Measures approximately 8¾ x 6⅝ inches. Light edge wear, corner tape remnants, and handling wear consistent with age. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
