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- ↑ "Bonnibert, Islip Handicap, Made a Wonderful Performance". Richmond Times . 1902-07-31. p. 2. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ↑ Rhode, Paul W.; Strumpf, Koleman (October 2008), Historical Political Futures Markets: An International Perspective (PDF), National Bureau of Economic Research, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-11, retrieved 2010-01-16
- ↑ "Brighton to Try Turf Experiment; Purse Programmes Will Test Popularity of Racing Under New Conditions". The New York Times . July 6, 1908. p. 5. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
- ↑ "Won't Sell Brighton Track; William Engeman Denies Reports that Negotiations Are Pending". The New York Times . August 10, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
- ↑ "Crowd at Harness Races; Brighton Trotting Meeting Opened with Fine Sport". The New York Times . August 14, 1891. p. 5. Retrieved 2010-01-16.