Description: Audubon Park Raceway stock certificateDated 1958 Horse Racing Harness Racing Racehorse RacetrackIssued to Merrill Lynch Audubon Park Raceway's history is a short and somewhat checkered one, marked by changes in racing types, ownership struggles, and eventual closure. Here's a breakdown of its lifespan:Early Days and Harness Racing (1955):The track debuted in 1955 under the name Audubon RacewayIt primarily focused on harness racing, where horses pull a light sulky chariot [Wikipedia].The track boasted features like a glass-enclosed grandstand with a capacity of 3,200 and additional clubhouse seating, along with parking for 2,000 cars Shift to Thoroughbreds and Financial Woes (1956-1963):In 1956, Audubon Raceway switched gears and began hosting thoroughbred racing, featuring horses ridden by jockeys [Wikipedia].However, this shift wasn't successful, and the track only lasted two years with thoroughbreds before going dark in 1958.Audubon Raceway remained closed for several years, highlighting the financial difficulties it faced.Reopening and Continued Challenges (1964-1970s):The track managed to reopen in 1964, possibly with a renewed focus on harness racing.Despite the reopening, financial struggles likely persisted, and information about its operation during this period is scarce.In 1975, the track reappeared under the new name Midwest Harness.Later Years and Closure (1980s-2014):Details about the track's operation from the 1980s onwards are limited.It's likely that it continued to host harness racing under the name Midwest Harness or perhaps another name.By the early 1990s, the track reportedly adopted the name Riverside Downs Unfortunately, Audubon Park Raceway, or its later iterations, never achieved sustained success. It ultimately closed its doors permanently in 2014.Legacy and Transformation:Today, there's no active horse racing track at the location where Audubon Park Raceway once stood.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Concord, California
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