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S2·E11 The Other Side of the Track

Core Aired May 7, 1984
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Synopsis

An insider's look at the 'sport of kings' focused on tracks at Belmont, NY, where the rich indulge their interest in horse-racing, and at Great Barrington in Massachusetts where infirm horses run for purses that can barely pay the feed bill. This is America's number one spectator sport, in which tens of millions wager tens of billions every year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 11 of Frontline air?

Season 2, Episode 11 ('The Other Side of the Track') originally aired on May 7, 1984.

How long is Season 2 Episode 11 ('The Other Side of the Track')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.

What happens in Frontline Season 2 Episode 11?

An insider's look at the 'sport of kings' focused on tracks at Belmont, NY, where the rich indulge their interest in horse-racing, and at Great Barrington in Massachusetts where infirm horses run for purses that can barely pay the feed bill. This is America's number one spectator sport, in which ten...

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