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Originally Posted by FGFan
"Technically" I didn't say we had the first documented horse race in the U.S. if that was your point, pointman.
I technically only referred to Saratoga, which is considered the oldest race track in the U.S.
We are 3rd, even though the Fair Grounds was built 10 years prior to Saratoga in 1852. That was my point, pointman.
But since we are doing factoids, a good one that you pointed out.
We do have the longest stretch in the U.S., next is churchill and most people are surprised with the 3rd.
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Touchy.
As I understand it, Saratoga is the oldest continuously run race track in America.