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Suffolk Downs Facts: Suffolk Downs was born out of legislation. The state of Massachusetts finally legalized pari-mutuel horse wagering in the 1930s and the Eastern Racing Association was immediately formed. Soon after, groundbreaking for Suffolk Downs is commenced. Around $2 million was spent on the construction of Suffolk Downs and it is a modern marvel. It was regarded as one of the best horse racing tracks in the entire country. On August of 1935, 35,000 fans bust through the turnstiles to watch the very first race at Suffolk Downs. The crowd was amazed. Just one month later, Suffolk Downs shattered its attendance record when over 52,000 horse racing fans showed up to take in the action. It would be the largest crowd to ever come through the turnstiles in Suffolk Downs history. In October, the Massachusetts Handicap was created. This states race had a $25,000 purse and attracted top horses to compete. Suffolk Downs has been graced by some of the finest horses ever to run, including the famous Seabiscuit. In the 1940's, Sue Harper gave out the largest return in Suffolk Downs history. The horse went off at 221-1 and beat out the field returning $445.00. In the 1960's, Suffolk Downs experienced the best opening day handle when horse racing fans bet $1,677,031 on the first day of the Spring meeting in 1965. Suffolk Downs has even been home to famous musicians. On a lovely day in 1967 the Beatles showed up to play an infield concert. Well over 25,000 screaming fans packed Suffolk Downs to see what become their last ever appearance in the Boston area. Today, Suffolk Downs stands as a fine horse racing betting establishment. Enthusiastic horse racing fans from around the nation watch premier racing action at Suffolk Downs. The history of Suffolk Downs has been filled with some of the greatest horses ever to run and its future looks to be more of the same. 
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