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Ghosts of racetracks past: The parrot, the riot, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park

Linda Dougherty / 7 years
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11 min read

Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the parrot that cursed, the riot that broke out, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park.

Yesterday and today: May 10 racing highlights

The Biz / 10 years

4 min read

Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.

Parx – and horsemen – prep for massive “Festival” purses

Linda Dougherty / 10 years

5 min read

A rehabbed paddock and walking ring — oh, and massive purse increases — will greet horsemen during Parx Racing’s fall festival, starting August 29.

Atlantic City Race Course forecast: Cloudy, but…

Linda Dougherty / 11 years

6 min read

In January Atlantic City Race Course said its final goodbyes — for the third time in 20 years. Does it have another act left in it?

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: November 17, 2025

CT: Teachintherelease dominates Funkhouser Memorial

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 16, 2025

LRL: Jockey Madeline Rowland notches 100th victory

Lewis winner Balboa could try G2 Remsen

Ghosts of racetracks past: The parrot, the riot, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park

Yesterday and today: May 10 racing highlights

Parx – and horsemen – prep for massive “Festival” purses

Atlantic City Race Course forecast: Cloudy, but…

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

CT: Teachintherelease dominates Funkhouser Memorial

LRL: Jockey Madeline Rowland notches 100th.

LRL: Long layoff, no problem for.

Md. Racing Commission approves 120 days.

LRL: Doc’s Miracle, Balboa take juvenile.