Horse Racing History

A collection of articles exploring the colorful history of thoroughbred horse racing.

Pick Six Origins Trace to Caliente Track
Agua Caliente Unveiled the "5-10" in 1956.





Hollywood Park and the Great Fire of 1949
One of the darkest days in the track's history.




Where Have All the Racetracks Gone?
A historical perspective on great Thoroughbred
racetracks that have closed their doors.



Horse Racing Jargon Through the Years
Many of these terms are still in use today, some have
fallen out of usage over time.



The Sport of Kings in the City of Angels
Part 1 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



Sport of Kings, or Den of Thieves?
Part 2 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



The King of Arcadia
Part 3 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



Baldwin's Luck Runs Out
Part 4 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



Days of Auld Lang Syne: The Years Without Racing
Part 5 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.


Pretender to the Throne
Part 6 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



The Return of the Sport of Kings
Part 7 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.



Del Mar Celebrates History with Bing Crosby Stakes
The seaside track, steeped in the history and glamour
of Hollywood in its heyday.


History Behind the Name: Las Cienegas Hcp.
The name of the race evokes an earlier time rich
in the tradition of the early California ranchos.



More...
History Behind the Name: La Puente Stakes
History Behind the Name: San Pasqual Handicap
La Brea Stakes has a Rich History
70 Years of Racing History at Hollywood Park

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