Laurel Park came upon the racing scene in 1911, but its first meet was not held until 1914.
Continue ReadingKeeneland held its inaugural meet October 15th 1936. The nine day meeting drew over 25,000 fans.
Continue ReadingHawthorne Park opened in 1891 with a five-race card including the featured Chicago Derby.
Continue ReadingGolden Gate Fields had its inaugural meet on February 1, 1941 The Golden Gate track record for 1 1/4 miles is 1:58 1/5, set by Noor when he beat Citation in the Golden Gate Handicap on June 24, 1950.
Continue ReadingOn June 20, 1996 Emerald Downs opened, replacing Longacres, which was the key place for thoroughbred racing in Washington.
Continue ReadingThe track's Spanish-style architecture and laid-back attitude make Del Mar the annual setting for one of America's foremost salutes to the sport, where horses, trainers, jockeys and owners come together for racing beside the sea.
Continue ReadingHorse racing bet wagers are often made with no thought given to the track condition.
Continue ReadingCalder conducted its inaugural race card on May 6, 1971. It replaced Tropical Park, which had been in operation since 1931.
Continue ReadingBeulah Park opened in Grove City, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus in 1923 and became the first thoroughbred racetrack in Ohio.
Continue ReadingBelmont Park was originally opened in May, 1905 and it wasn't strictly for horse racing.
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