Opened
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May 2, 1973
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Last Race Date
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September 7, 1993
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Racing Type
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Standardbred
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Abbreviation
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Qdc
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Speed Rating
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2:04
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Signature Race
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Unknown
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- 05/02/1973 Standardbreds kick off racing at East Moline Downs.
- 05/02/1973 4,000 fans watch Mitzy Adios win the first feature at East Moline.
- 06/14/1973 South Dakota Red, J. Compton up wins first thoroughbred race.
- 08/15/1973 Thoroughbred meet forced to close month early, T-Breds never return.
- 09/07/1973 East Moline host 12 day Quarter Horse meet, first QH races in Illinois.
- 06/11/1976 East Moline Downs officially renamed Quad City Downs.
- 09/06/1993 Royal Phantom wins last ever at Quad City Downs.