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Agua Caliente Unveiled the "5-10" in 1956.
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One of the darkest days in the track's history.
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A historical perspective on great Thoroughbred
racetracks that have closed their doors.
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Many of these terms are still in use today, some have
fallen out of usage over time.
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Part 1 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 2 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 3 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 4 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 5 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 6 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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Part 7 of 7 in a series about horseracing
in early Los Angeles County.
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The seaside track, steeped in the history and glamour
of Hollywood in its heyday.
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The name of the race evokes an earlier time rich
in the tradition of the early California ranchos.
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