A Stubborn Bet

Hialeah Park, one of America's most storied horse tracks, was on the verge of closing in 1974. That's when businessman John Brunetti, against the advice of friends and associates, gambled on... Read allHialeah Park, one of America's most storied horse tracks, was on the verge of closing in 1974. That's when businessman John Brunetti, against the advice of friends and associates, gambled on the ailing racecourse. Forty years later, Brunetti and Hialeah continue to defy the odds.Hialeah Park, one of America's most storied horse tracks, was on the verge of closing in 1974. That's when businessman John Brunetti, against the advice of friends and associates, gambled on the ailing racecourse. Forty years later, Brunetti and Hialeah continue to defy the odds.