Havre de Grace Race Track "The Graw"
N 39° 32.216 W 076° 06.728
18S E 404429 N 4376953
Havre de Grace Race Track in operation 1912-1950 and nicknamed "The Graw".
Waymark Code: WME5X7
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2012
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HAVRE DE GRACE
RACETRACK
In operation from 1912-1950 and nicknamed "The Graw." The Harford Agricultural and Breeders Association racetrack was one of four one-mile thoroughbred race-courses in Maryland and reflected Harford County's status as a breeding center for thoroughbreds. Man O' War won the Potomac Handicap here in 1920, setting a track record. En route to the Triple Crown in 1948, Citation lost his only race that year, to a local horse, Saggy. The Clubhouse and grandstand remain.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Harford County
Location (required): On the south corner of MD Rt 7 (Revolution Street) and Old Bay Lane
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Some paint is starting to peel off the letters but it is legible.
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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