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Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack

by Kimberly Gatto
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Mar 2010
Language
English
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9 × 0.44 × 6 in
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In the late eighteenth century, in the bustling city streets of Louisville, began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries. Follow Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the "Sport of Kings" and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts how various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel wagering, the construction of the famed twin spires and the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today.

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PublisherHistory Press Library Editions
PublishedMar 19, 2010
ISBN-101540223949
ISBN-139781540223944
Hardcover162.0 pages
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9 × 0.44 × 6 in
Weight1 lb

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