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 / 7 years
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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.

Close the Gate could open opportunity in Tesio

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 17, 2026

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 16

WV to launch certified program

Two Preakness berths on the line Saturday

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

Close the Gate could open opportunity.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 16

WV to launch certified program

Jumping the Gun returns – at.

Fasig-Tipton May sale catalog now available

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 14