And it’s Swinging Lizzie in the homestretch!

On September 17, 1971, the Baker Street Irregulars, that distinguished club of Sherlockians, held a special race at New York’s Belmont Racetrack.  Called the “Silver Blaze” race, after the Sherlock Holmes story of the same name which involved a racehorse, the Irregulars were anxiously inspecting the racing form for a horse to bet on.  The race for fillies included a snappy nag called Swinging Lizzie  in the lineup.  Swinging Lizzie was sired by- Axe II– naturally.  Did she win the race?

Read all about the outcome in the pdf file clipping at this link!  SwingingLizzie

Thanks to our Baker Street Irregular correspondent, and BSI archivist for sending along this charming tidbit!