Garden State Park Archives • The Racing Biz

Memorable Moments: Carry Back’s farewell

Linda Dougherty / 5 years

7 min read

Latest Memorable Moments in the Mid-Atlantic: Derby-Preakness winner Carry Back delivered one last big performance to cap his Hall of Fame career.

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Ghosts of racetracks past: The birth, death, rebirth, and final demise of Garden State Park

Linda Dougherty / 8 years
7
12 min read

Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of Garden State Park – a track that overcame World War II and a devastating fire but couldn’t outrun time or its competition.

Today in Racing History: Garden State Park

The Biz / 12 years

3 min read

Today in Racing History, Garden State Park’s grandstand burned to the ground. The track reopened eight years later, then closed for good in 2001.

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 4

Off to the Races Radio lineup for July 4

Colonial Downs cancels July 4 race card

Retired trainer Howard Wolfendale passes

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 3

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 3

Memorable Moments: Carry Back’s farewell

Ghosts of racetracks past: The birth, death, rebirth, and final demise of Garden State Park

Today in Racing History: Garden State Park

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 3

Better Every Day a horse with.

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved.