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The magnificence of the track facilities drew the rich and famous to the track and a purse of $50,000 quickly made the Widener Handicap one of the major events of the winter racing season, drawing many of the country's top horses. The March 16, 1942 TIME Magazine said: " nearly every glamor horse in the U.S. was entered in Florida's Widener Handicap, richest race of the winter season." {Link without Title} The Widener Handicap was a Grade I stakes race won by Hall Of Fame horses such as War Admiral , Citation , Armed , Coaltown , Nashua , Bold Ruler and Forego . A Life-size Statue of Citation was erected in his honor. Compertition from other racetracks in the area and from other entertainment sources plus the advent of the Breeders Cup races in 1984 saw the race decline in popularity to the point where it was reduced to a Grade III stakes. In 2001, financial difficulties spelled the demise of Hialeah Park and with it the Widener Handicap. WINNERS:
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