The thunder and excitement of the race has long drawn visitors to the Fair Grounds, where legendary horses including Risen Star, Black Gold, and Whirlaway have raced to victory. The history of one of America's oldest thoroughbred horseracing tracks is chronicled here through interviews, rare photographs, and archival lithographs. Since 1872, the New Orleans Fair Grounds has been home to exhibitions, boxing matches, baseball games, and even special...
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