Frontline - S02E11: The Other Side of the Track

Name: The Other Side of the Track
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1984-05-07
Duration: 55 min

May 07, 1984Documentary, NewsSeason 2, Episode 11

An insider's look at the 'sport of kings' focused on tracks at Belmont, NY, where the rich indulge their interest in horse-racing, and at Great Barrington in Massachusetts where infirm horses run for purses that can barely pay the feed bill. This is America's number one spectator sport, in which tens of millions wager tens of billions every year.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S02E11 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "The Other Side of the Track" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1984-05-07, this episode is part of Season 2 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. An insider's look at the 'sport of kings' focused on tracks at Belmont, NY, where the rich indulge their interest in horse-racing, and at Great Barrington in Massachusetts where infirm horses run for purses that can barely pay the feed bill. This is...