To some, the purchase was a head-scratching gambit: The sport of horse racing is perceived to be dying a slow, inexorable death, an ember of the 20th-century sporting scene, like boxing.

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Then head to the boardwalk for thrill rides, saltwater taffy and go-kart racing before taking a pit stop at the one of the numerous dining or nightlife options.

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As the sun went down and we boarded the ferry back to Manhattan, there were more than a few thoughts racing through my head.

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