Opened
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March 8, 1969
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Last Race Date
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Still in Operation
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Racing Type
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Standardbred
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Abbreviation
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DD
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Speed Rating
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1:59.4
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Signature Race
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Matron Stakes
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- 03/08/1969 8,641 fans watch Pinehurst with Fred Kratz up win first ever race at Dover.
- 03/08/1969 Those oppening day fans set the all time attendance record at Dover Downs.
- 11/10/1969 First Harness race run.
- 02/04/1973 5,971 fans on hand, most ever for harness races.
- 04/18/1974 Last Thoroughbred race run.
- 12/29/1995 The Casino at Dover Downs open.
- 01/04/2006 $1,658,450 is bet today to establish track handle record.