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River Downs race track is a thoroughbred horse racing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio with
two tracks.
 Located only minutes from downtown Cincinnati along the scenic Ohio River,
the track has a warm and friendly atmosphere that complements its state-of-the-art
wagering facility.
River Downs race track live racing season is held from early April through early
September. As one of Ohio’s premier horse racing tracks, River Downs race track
hosts many of the state’s biggest and most prestigious stakes events,
among them are the MGD Cradle Stakes, Pepsi Bassinet Stakes, Buckeye Native
Stakes, Miss Southern Ohio Stakes, Queen City Oaks, Hoover Stakes and the Vivacious
Handicap.
| • Track |
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One
mile, oval with two chutes (¾ and 1¼ miles) |
| • Width
of track |
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80 feet,
all around |
| • Distance
from last turn to finish line |
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1,117 feet |
| • Turf
course |
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7 furlongs |
| • Seating
capacity (Grandstand) |
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about 8,500 |
| • Seating
capacity (clubhouse) |
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about 850 |
| • Stable
accommodations |
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1,350 |
| 4 1/2 Furs. |
Sans Terre |
2 |
119 |
:52.2 |
May 24, 1971 |
| 5 Furs. |
Banker's Forbes |
5 |
117 |
:57.3 |
June 7, 1994 |
| 5 1/2 Furs. |
Tazaua |
4 |
120 |
1:03 |
Aug. 1, 1964 |
| 6 Furs. |
Francine M. |
5 |
124 |
1:08.3 |
July 4, 1969 |
| 1 Mile |
Alladin Rib |
3 |
119 |
1:36.1 |
Aug. 8, 1988 |
| 1 M 70 Yds |
South Dakota |
3 |
122 |
1:40 |
Aug. 4, 1945 |
| 1 1/16 Miles |
Irish Dude |
5 |
126 |
1:41.4 |
July 5, 1969 |
| 1 1/8 Miles |
Brown Sugar |
3 |
114 |
1:49 |
Sep. 2, 1925 |
| 1 1/4 Miles |
Crusader |
3 |
126 |
2:02 |
July 24, 1926 |
| 1 1/2 Miles |
South Dakota |
8 |
116 |
2:30.3 |
July 1, 1950 |
| 1 5/8 Miles |
Sada |
8 |
115 |
2:45.3 |
Oct. 13, 1994 |
| 1 11/16 Miles |
Distribute |
9 |
109 |
2:51.3 |
Sep. 7, 1940 |
| 1 3/4 Miles |
Brigler |
6 |
109 |
2:59.3 |
Oct. 19, 1940 |
| 1 7/8 Miles |
Shot Bills |
7 |
113 |
3:26.3 |
Aug. 19, 1979 |
| 4 1/2 Furs. |
Adena |
4 |
110 |
:50.4 |
May 26, 1977 |
| 5 Furs. |
Hobbs |
4 |
122 |
:56.1 |
Sep. 1, 1991 |
| 7 1/2 Furs |
Stormy Deep |
3 |
117 |
1:28.2 |
Aug 15, 1990 |
| 1 Mile |
Bad News Blues |
3 |
119 |
1:34.1 |
July 23, 1994 |
| 1 1/16 Miles |
Franchise Player |
5 |
112 |
1:40.3 |
June 12, 1994 |
| 1 3/8 Miles |
Amberbee |
4 |
115 |
2:15.4 |
July 1, 1972 |
| 1 7/16 Miles |
Dina's Pl'ymate |
11 |
120 |
2:25 |
Aug. 30, 1969 |
| 1 1/2 Miles |
Rebel Thunder |
4 |
116 |
2:28 |
June 28, 1996 |
| 1 7/8 Miles |
Big Bettor |
5 |
122 |
3:10.1 |
May 31, 1986 |
| 2 1/4 Miles |
Buteo |
6 |
122 |
3:48.2 |
Sep. 3, 1990 |
- On July 6, the Coney Island racetrack attracted a crowd of 10,000 who
wagered $83,000 on the inaugural day seven race card.
- The Cincinnati Derby attracted Belmont Stakes winner Display and American
Derby winner Boot to Boot.
- Three-year-old fillies Myrtlewood and Clang met on a so-called “grudge
match” that saw Clang reversing Myrtlewood’s win just three weeks
earlier at Hawthorne Park.
- The legendary Seabiscuit made two appearances at the track.
- After the big flood, the track re-opened under the new name of "River
Downs."
- The seven furlong turf course was created, making River Downs race track the
13th track in America with a grass racing strip.
- On May 17, the eighth race of the day launched the career of Steve
Cauthen. Fondly called “The Kid”, he went on to become the leading
apprentice and rider at River Downs race track that season. Two years later, he teamed
up with Affirmed and became the youngest rider to sweep the Triple Crown.
- The grandstand was reconstructed. Soon after that, the clubhouse was
upgraded.
- Ohio legislation finally allowed for Full Card simulcasting. Horse
racing from across the nation was broadcast over a new 500 set state-of-the-art
television system.
- The 2000 edition of the Miller Genuine Draft had the deepest field
ever to compete. The race produced three graded stakes winners and one
of the best runners of this generation, Harlan’s Holiday.
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