1924 Readville Harness Racing Press Photo – Tobina Wins G.F. Leonard Purse

This original 1924 press photograph captures the excitement of an early 20th-century harness racing event at Readville Track, just outside Boston. Titled “Tobina Captures $3000 Leonard Purse,” the image shows multiple horses and drivers in sulkies rounding the quarter mark during the second heat of the 2:15 trotting class. The race was part of a high-stakes meet for the G.F. Leonard Purse, a major event for racing fans of the era.

Stamped September 1, 1924, and accompanied by the original press caption, this photo is a rare record of American horse racing history—combining action, tradition, and the golden age of harness racing.

An ideal addition to any collection of sports memorabilia, equine photography, or early 20th-century Americana.