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Old 05-25-2014, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by keithting View Post
One of my fav reads on the bookies and gamblers is: "Saratoga Stories: Gangsters, Gamblers & Racing Legends".

Some great background in the book on Pittsburgh Phil, Arnold Rothstein & Diamond Jim Brady, etc. Also, a fine description of Saratoga Race Course in the 1800's until early 1900's.

The author discusses some of the thoroughbred greats from that era as well - Sysonby, Omar Khayyam, and Man O' War......
Just downloaded it.

Thanks for the turn on.
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