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Ross Eric Gibson, Local History
The Triple Crown series of the Kentucky Derby (May 1), Preakness Stakes (May 15), and Belmont Stakes (June 5), are reminders of a time when horse racing was a central attraction in American life.
Horse power was the most-used engine of its day, for riding, hauling, stagecoach and trolley. There was approximately one horse for every three people,…