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Old 04-18-2012, 08:36 PM
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Default Bettors riot at Longchamps -- French Army called in to battle them

A couple people died and a lot more were seriously hurt. This is probably the most out of control betting riot at a major racetrack since 1900.

Fire houses were cut. The police were beat by the crowd ... the Republican guard was called in and didn't fare well.

Here is a brutally long piece from the Daily Racing Form describing all of the action.





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