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New England has been a central figure in the narrative of American harness racing. The sport saw its most illustrious horses, owners, trainers, and drivers compete in this region, reaching its zenith in popularity following the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in the mid-1930s, after a 300-year period of Puritanical opposition to gambling. Today, however, harness racing teeters on the brink of commercial viability. This insightful book delves into the captivating history of the sport, charting its meteoric rise, near cataclysmic fall, and the potential lifeline for its preservation.