Opened
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May 1, 1901
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Last Race Date
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December 17, 2000
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Racing Type
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Thoroughbred
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Abbreviation
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Pla
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Purse Value Index
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n/a
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Signature Race
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Playfair Mile
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- 05/01/1901 Opens for racing.
- 00/00/1909 Horse racing is banned at Playfair Race Course.
- 00/00/1935 Racing returns after thirty five year hiatus.
- 08/16/1970 Night Racing runs for the first time in Washington State.
- 08/30/1986 A new attendance record is set when 10,466 come to the track.
- 08/28/1987 Bill Shoemaker shows up to ride, and win with only mount ever here.
- 10/21/1992 Fans bet $1,537,640 to set record handle.
- 11/17/1997 Track is closed due to financial difficulties.
- 12/17/2000 Playfair closes for the last time.
- 05/22/2001 Grandstand is finally razed.