By: Walter Lazary & Friends

After the daily morning workouts at Gravesend Race Track in Brooklyn, New York City; June 1905.   (Photo John C. Hemment – Keeneland Library)

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NEW  August 2024

The Great Race of 1823

America Eclipse vs Henry

 April 2024

  • (Top Left) – Raise a Native
  • (Top Right) – Tosmah
  • (Bottom Left) – Hurry to Market
  • (Bottom Right) – Castle Forbes

March   2024

(Best: Overall – Fillies & Mares –  Turf Male – Turf F & M)

February   2024.