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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?

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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…

Lizzie Merryman zooms to a big.

Charlene’s Dream living up to her.

“Next part of life is waiting,”.

For trainer Kenny Black, a life.

James River Horse Foundation shows “Spirit.

Nine are finalists for Maryland Thoroughbred.