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1920 Illions Racing Derby, Steeplechase Park, Coney Island. Brooklyn Library Photo

 1920 M. C. Illions Racing Derby Horse

From Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, NY

Only two Illions Racing Derby rides are known. One still operates in Rye at Playland, the other operated at Geo. C. Tilyous’ Steeplechase Park.

Read a great story on the history of the American Racing Derby’s at CarouselHistory.com.