Horse Racing, Politics, and Organized Crime in New York 1865-1913 by Steven A. Riess. In his latest book, Northeastern Illinois University history professor Steven Riess explains how and why New York became the national capital of horse racing, thanks to an unholy alliance with organized crime. If not for that, there may not be any racing in America today.
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By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com GuideJanuary 21, 2012
Horse Racing, Politics, and Organized Crime in New York 1865-1913 by Steven A. Riess. In his latest book, Northeastern Illinois University history professor Steven Riess explains how and why New York became the national capital of horse racing, thanks to an unholy alliance with organized crime. If not for that, there may not be any racing in America today.Explore Horse Racing
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