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Originally Posted by cmorioles
Larry Collmus was the track announcer, and Lost Code won the first Alabama Derby. I believe it was 1987. The place didn't last long. You had to be 21 to bet on track so I had to keep sneaking around to get bets in.
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You had to be 6' 2" by about age 11. Who was asking you for ID?
I've heard nice things about Birmingham's racing days. I suppose as many people recall it as do the Birmingham Bulls!
 
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