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Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes
They brought Harvey Pack to Suffolk Downs one Saturday. It was a big deal, since Boston had gotten Sportschannel and everyone watched his show every night. Place was mobbed that day to see him. He gives out a Billy Perry hoss in the second race who pays $80. I think maybe the double and exacta too. He couldn’t believe the great price, especially after he gave him out to everyone. He said that he couldn’t top that and had a great day mingling with all the fans the rest of the day. He was beloved in Boston for sure. My favorite thoroughbred action with Harvey Pack show was 8/9/96 for sure. Rest In Peace to a great man who was so great for the sport.
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26 years ago today, great show with Harvey Pack. 27 years ago today, Jerry passed away.