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- ↑ Harness Racing Update.com October 19, 2012 article by Bill Finley titled "Return of Final Four Among Many Changes at Meadowlands 2013" Retrieved November 3, 2016
- ↑ Sports Illustrated August 18, 1980 article by Douglas S. Looney titled "Money isn't everything—or is it?" Retrieved October 21, 2016
- ↑ Poughkeepsie Journal July 26, 1977 article titled "No No Yankee wins Wilson Pace" Retrieved November 23, 2016
- ↑ New York Times August 17, 1984 article titled "Nihilator Sets A Record In Wilson Pace" Retrieved November 23, 2016