Opened
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September 19, 1960
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Last Race Date
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October 3, 1976
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Racing Type
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Thoroughbred
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Abbreviation
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BD
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Purse Value Index
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3
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Signature Race
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Unknown
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- 09/19/1960 Pay Mike wins innagural race at Berkshire Downs.
- 10/12/1961 A record handle of $578,473 was bet on this date.
- 05/31/1965 Holiday card draws 12,282 fans to set attendance record.
- 06/30/1968 Final race run as commercial track, continues agricultural meet.
- 06/10/1969 Rival track owners buy Berkshire Downs, close it down for good.
- 10/03/1976 Pams Whim is last horse to visit the winners circle.