Ainslie's Complete Guide

[Actor]

I've always been curious as to what track is on the cover of this book.

http://www.amazon.com/Ainslies-Complete-Guide-Thoroughbred-Racing/dp/0671656554/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332223992&sr=1-1

[Ocala Mike]

Looks to me like Belmont, circa late 60's.


Ocala Mike

[Overlay]

The book itself does not indicate the track, as far as I can tell, although the back cover says that the photo was taken by Simon Metz, if that's any help.

[tzipi]

I'm going to say that's Belmont too.

[Tom]

Looks like two turf courses...I'd say Belmont.

[Ocala Mike]

The two turf courses is the clincher; also, I believe the building with the water tank on the roof is an old movie theatre (now gone) on Jamaica Avenue, probably the Bellerose. Not far from my old stomping grounds a few miles to the west.


Ocala Mike

[johnhannibalsmith]

...also, I believe the building with the water tank on the roof ...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RVLfSMIB7K0/SEVUGZT4WXI/AAAAAAAAI68/Yh0V710MHOQ/s400/belmont_7.jpg

[delayjf]

No doubt its Belmont - they are the only track that uses that design for their 1/16 poles.