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| Horse Racing in Literature |
| By Ann Knapp |
| Horse racing, the second most-popular spectator sport in America, remains as vital as ever, but its age, high drama, and historical appeal as the "sport of kings" ensure that it also has a place in the history of literature. |
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| The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing |
| By Ann Knapp |
| The three most important thoroughbred horse races - the Kentucky Derby (Louisville, KY), the Preakness Stakes (Baltimore, ML), and the Belmont Stakes (Elmont, NY)- begin in May and end five weeks later in early June. The Triple Crown - to win it is as signal, and as rare, an achievement as to sweep the top five Oscar categories. |
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| The History Of Belmont Park |
| By Ann Knapp |
| First opened in May 1905, Belmont Park provides American Thoroughbred horse racing with one of its most spectacular venues. With the largest dirt course in Thoroughbred racing - a whopping mile-and-a-half main dirt track - Belmont Park features, among other things, the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Metropolitan Handicap, and most importantly the Belmont Stakes, |
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| Battling Sexism On The Racing Track |
| By Ann Knapp |
| Being the first woman in a male-dominated field is no picnic. You may face public incomprehension, professional hostility, even legal challenges or death threats. In one study of female firefighters, 88% of respondents reported experiencing sexual harassment (and 70% reported ongoing harassment). |
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