pari-mutuel
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She was 20 years old when she made her debut on Feb. 7, 1969, at Hialeah Park and became the first woman in the U.S. to ride in a professional race at pari-mutuel track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
If it is a pari-mutuel game of skill, then it is governed by the state regulatory agency, the California Horse Racing Board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved pari-mutuel wagering to begin Sept. 7 for retail at in-person locations such as tracks, its extension facilities and simulcast venues.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
In one of the strangest bits of pari-mutuel wagering, Fenwick, who was 50-1 on the morning line, was bet down to 12-1.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2022
First, tracks had to use the pari-mutuel wagering machine instead of the bookmakers whose corruption had prompted the betting ban.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
