The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping and Havre de Grace is hopping with fall activities that celebrate the heritage of horse racingHavre de Grace, MD - For many years, Havre de Grace received national attention for its thoroughbred racing at the Havre de Grace Racetrack. The track, known as “the Graw”, was open from 1912 until 1952 and was considered to be one of the best turf racing strips in America. For many years, The Graw was an important training ground for owners who had hopes of winning the Kentucky Derby. The most memorable day in its history was September 29, 1920, when the greatest of thoroughbreds, Samuel D. Riddle's Man O' War, ran in the Potomac Handicap and won by a length and one-half over a strong field that included Kentucky Derby winner Paul Jones. The site of the track is now the property of the Maryland National Guard. Read more...
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