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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 / 9 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?

Mid-Atlantic three stars: November 3, 2025

LRL: Martin Chuan sweeps Sunday co-features

Fair Hill hopes to add race days in coming years

CT: Maskedandmummed scores in Casey Memorial

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 2, 2025

Maryland-bred Splendora romps in BC Filly & Mare Sprint

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…

LRL: Martin Chuan sweeps Sunday co-features

Experts’ Breeders’ Cup Saturday picks

Experts’ Breeders’ Cup Friday picks

Comings and goings: Ain’t Da Beer.

LRL: Tartabull conjures up memories of.

Lawsuit alleges CAW wagering violates racketeering.