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DOUGLAS PARK RACETRACK
Developed and owned by Col. Jim
Douglas, it opened in 1895 as a
trotting track. Directly competed
with Churchill Downs after 1906,
when it changed to a Thoroughbred
racing venue. Track drew national
praise, from 1912-18, as home of
the renowned Kentucky Handicap.
In 1919, became part of Kentucky
Jockey Club and was controlled by
Churchill Downs. Closed in 1958.
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