Garden State Park Archives • The Racing Biz

Memorable Moments: Carry Back’s farewell

Linda Dougherty / 6 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 / 13 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.

Delaware Park closing day stakes recaps

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 18, 2026

PODCAST: Talking with Charles Town’s riding king

Two named as Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award winners

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Delaware Park picks and analysis: October 17, 2026

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

Delaware Park closing day stakes recaps

PODCAST: Talking with Charles Town’s riding.

Two named as Joe Kelly Unsung.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Competitive stakes top Delaware Park closing.

PODCAST: Previewing closing day at Delaware.