Since replaced by Emerald Downs, Longacres is a defunct venue where locals could enjoy what sport, known as The Sport of Kings?
Longacres Mile Handicap 2008, Jennifer Whitaker became the first female jockey to win the Longacres Mile. In 2003, Sky Jack set the record for both the fastest time and widest margin of victory at 1:33.00 and lengths. In 2016, Point Piper set the fastest time yet at 1:32.90. Most wins by a horse: Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: 2018 Emerald Downs Media Guide Longacres Mile Handicap The Longacres Mile Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in August at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington. The race is open to horses three years of age and older
Emerald Downs Emerald Downs Emerald Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Washington, located a half mile east of Highway 167. It is named after Seattle, the Emerald City. Emerald Downs first opened its doors to race fans on June 20, 1996, with the inaugural 100-day meet running through November 4. It replaced Longacres Racetrack, which closed in September 1992 after sixty seasons of racing. Following the closure of Longacres, racing was not held in Western Washington from 1993–1995. However, Thoroughbred racing continued at Yakima Meadows and Playfair Race Course in Spokane during this time. Emerald Downs operated as a Limited Partnership