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Judges Stand at Oriental Park Racetrack
Horses stand near a judge's booth at Oriental Park Racetrack while spectators watch from a grandstand in the background. The racetrack was founded in 1915 in Havana, Cuba.
Horse Racing at Arlington Park
Jockeys on horseback pass a striped marker on the dirt race track at Arlington Park. In the background the grandstand holds numerous spectators. Arlington Park opened on October 13, 1927.
Horse Racing at "The Finish"
Harnessed horses race past the judge's stand while spectators watch from the sidelines at The Finish, a dirt racetrack.
Saratoga Racetrack
Elevated view of spectators viewing horses as they parade before a race at Saratoga Racetrack. The racetrack opened in 1864.
Horse Racing at Lima Driving Park
Elevated view of racing trotters lined up on the track at Lima Driving Park as spectators look on from the grandstand. Automobiles are parked near the judge's stand to the right. Lima Driving Park ...
Sulky Racing
Horses harnessed to sulkies pass the judge's stand at Goshen Historic Track as spectators look on from the grandstand and sidelines. Goshen Historic Track opened in 1838 and is known as the world's...
