Opened
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May 1, 1959
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Last Race Date
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January 3,1979
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Racing Type
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Thoroughbred
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Abbreviation
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Shd
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Purse Value Index
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n/a
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Signature Race
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Tri State Futurity
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- 05/01/1959 Sawal, Joe Servis up, wins first race under the lights.
- 07/04/1959 Runs first Doubleheader card on July 4th.
- 07/02/1960 Institutes Pick-6 wagering.
- 07/17/1961 Outgrows original parking area. Lot expanded by 150 spaces.
- 04/03/1962 Pick-6 scrapped for the Twin-Double.
- 01/12/1963 Opens for first winter meet.
- 05/18/1968 Track switches from night to day racing.
- 03/09/1974 Gas pumps are installed at the track to offset fuel shortages.
- 01/24/1975 West Virginia racing commission petitioned to close track.
- 12/27/1977 Shenandoah reopens for one more try.
- 01/03/1979 "Shenny" closes for good.
- 06/05/2005 Shenandoah rejected as alternate racing site while Charles Town is upgraded.
- 06/15/2006 Grandstand is finally razed.