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Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos

By Laura M. Hughes
The rhythmic sound of hooves flying across the dirt. The cheers of racegoers. The melody of a fiddle and accordion lingering in the evening air. Feet shuffling to a two-step or Cajun waltz. The voices…

The Legendary Carencro Raceways: From Dirt to the Derby

By Laura M. Hughes
On Friday nights we would make a supper—a free supper—and people would enter their horses. After Cajuns have a few beers, their horses are faster and the women are prettier.” The celebrated Don…

Lâche pas la Patate: The Quarter Pole Training Center: The Remnant

By Laura M. Hughes
A white sign with red letters tells you that you found the right place—the last operating bush track in the state...

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