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America’s Best Racing solicited responses from our readers over social media channels in recent days asking people to chime in with their favorite racetrack in North America and why in 150 words or less.

Below is a sampling of the detailed responses from our readers. We had dozens of racetracks named from other readers who opted simply to list their favorite venue.

Note: Some of the answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 4 at Churchill Downs.

At Thoroughbred Placement Resources, we specialize in bringing out the best in each horse. We do not choose the horses that come here; instead, they are sent to us, usually sight unseen. We evaluate them, design a rehab and training program, re-evaluate as they develop, and when they’re ready we rehome them.

When you think of New Orleans you think of great food like crawfish boils and Po’boy sandwiches as well as jazz, the French Quarter, Mardi Gras fashion and, of course, the National Football League’s Saints.  But don’t forget about about horse racing and the Louisiana Derby.

As the Tabasco tour guide gives me earplugs and a hairnet, his Cajun drawl delivers a message: “You’re about to clear your sinuses.” The door swings open, and a slight breeze carries a spicy and undeniable nose hair-singeing Tabasco bouquet. My olfactory burns. Soon, I’m standing over a vat of pepper juice sloshing and turning, permeating spice vapors so strong I now understand why cops carry pepper spray. I’m coughing, gasping, and my tear-filled eyes only see the person in front of me.

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