California rain slanted down on Santa Anita's water-logged racing strip; a light earthquake shook the track between the second and third races. It hardly seemed an ideal day for a comeback. Nonetheless, Calumet Farm sent Citation, the wonder horse, wading to the post for his first race in 13 months. Lest anybody accuse him of taking unnecessary risks with the great horse, Trainer Horace A. ("Jimmy") Jones explained that his decision had been based on careful calculations. Said Jimmy: "I decided the horse was mentally ready as well as physically. When a horse is ready, he should go."
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