Harness Racing in New York State

A History of Trotters, Tracks and Horsemen

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
Cover of the book Harness Racing in New York State by Dean Hoffman, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
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Author: Dean Hoffman ISBN: 9781614236290
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: August 14, 2012
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Dean Hoffman
ISBN: 9781614236290
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: August 14, 2012
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
Since the eager stallion Messenger trotted off a boat from Europe in 1788, harness racing in America has been a popular sport, and nowhere is this truer than New York State. In the nineteenth century, harness racing attracted spectators from all walks of life. An 1823 race was so popular that businesses adjourned for the day to watch it. The sport reached its peak when the spectacular Roosevelt Raceway opened in 1957. Dean Hoffman offers an in-depth history of the sport's evolution in the Empire State, from the drivers and breeding to betting, legislation and accounts of the most exciting races. Join Hoffman as he sheds light on one of New York's most venerable sports traditions.
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Since the eager stallion Messenger trotted off a boat from Europe in 1788, harness racing in America has been a popular sport, and nowhere is this truer than New York State. In the nineteenth century, harness racing attracted spectators from all walks of life. An 1823 race was so popular that businesses adjourned for the day to watch it. The sport reached its peak when the spectacular Roosevelt Raceway opened in 1957. Dean Hoffman offers an in-depth history of the sport's evolution in the Empire State, from the drivers and breeding to betting, legislation and accounts of the most exciting races. Join Hoffman as he sheds light on one of New York's most venerable sports traditions.

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