| Location | Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°39′47″N 121°53′01″W / 37.66306°N 121.88361°W |
| Owned by | Alameda County |
| Date opened | 1858 |
| Course type | Flat/Thoroughbred |
The Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California is a one-mile (1.6 km / 8-f) race track for Thoroughbred, Quarter horse and Arabian racing.[1] Constructed in 1858 by the sons of Spaniard Don Agustín Bernal, it is the third-oldest horse racing track of its kind in the United States.[2][3] Only the Freehold Raceway in New Jersey (oldest) and Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana are older.
Known as the Pleasanton Trotting Park in 1876, Joseph Nevis took over the racetrack and built its first grandstand. In 1940, the facility was sold to Alameda County.[4]
In years past, during the winter months wealthy owners in the Eastern United States often shipped their horses to Pleasanton for training.
Notable races run annually at Pleasanton include:
- California Wine Stakes
- Livermore Valley Wine Stakes
- Alameda County Fillies & Mares
- Alamedan Handicap
- Sam J. Whiting Memorial Handicap
- Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes
- Everett Nevin Alameda County Overnight Stakes
References[edit]
- ^ "Live Horse Racing : California Racing Fairs". www.calfairs.com.
- ^ "Historical Timeline - Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots". www.fairgroundsracecourse.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-09. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ http://www.race-track.info/alameda-county-fair-horse-racing.html Race-Track.info.com
- ^ "Nancy Pratt - History - Pleasanton". www.nancypratt.com.
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