Name of Track:
Emerald Downs

Location:
Auburn, WA, United States

Date Opened:
June 20, 1996

Course Type:
Flat/Thoroughbred

Main Track:
1 mile, oval

Distance
Last Turn to Finish Line:
990 feet

Turf course:
7 furlongs

Horse Racing at Emerald Downs

Emerald Downs made its official debut as a replacement of Long Acres Racetrack, which closed in September 1992.

The 167-acre facility, located midway between Seattle and Tacoma, has established as the premier thoroughbred racing venue in the Pacific Northwest. The facility hosts several large ungraded stakes and many overnight handicaps and stakes. There are an average of 8 races on week nights, and 10 races per race weekend.

Emerald Downs Racing Information:

Live Racing:  Friday - Sunday

Live Racing Calendar: April - September

Notable Races at Emerald Downs:

Mt. Rainier Breeders’ Cup
Washington Breeders’ Cup Oaks
Emerald Breeders Cup Derby
Gottstein Futurity