Opened
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September 1, 1943
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Last Race Date
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September 11, 2005
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Racing Type
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Thoroughbred
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Abbreviation
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Nmp
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Purse Value Index
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3
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Signature Race
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Unknown
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- 09/01/1943 First thoroughbred race run at Northampton Fairgrounds.
- 09/04/1972 An estimated Labor Day crowd of 30,000 show up for the races.
- 09/01/1975 Another holiday crowd bet $753,964 to establish all time handle record.
- 09/01/1996 Jockey Raymond Garry Jr. dies from injuries suffered in the final race today.
- 09/01/2000 The infamous Zippy Chippy, loses his 100th consecutive race.
- 09/11/2005 Daves Baby takes last picture on Massachusetts Fair Circuit.