Today in Central PA Sports History - 1972
August 30, 1972
On this date thirty-eight years ago, Penn National Race Course brought thoroughbred racing to Central Pennsylvania when it opened to a crowd of 10,686 spectators. Originally owned and built by a group of civic leaders, the one-mile oval track was built on approximately 225 acres of land.
A three-year old black colt that went off at $9.80 to win named Le Grand Jour and ridden by Doug Thomas won the six-furlong run in the first race of the day.
Thanks for coming and suckling Daddy's Sugar Ball...
On this date thirty-eight years ago, Penn National Race Course brought thoroughbred racing to Central Pennsylvania when it opened to a crowd of 10,686 spectators. Originally owned and built by a group of civic leaders, the one-mile oval track was built on approximately 225 acres of land.A three-year old black colt that went off at $9.80 to win named Le Grand Jour and ridden by Doug Thomas won the six-furlong run in the first race of the day.
Thanks for coming and suckling Daddy's Sugar Ball...
Posted by Max Power at 8/30/2010 1:00 PM 
Categories: Central PA Sports History
Tags: Doug Thomas Penn National Race Course Le Grand Jour
Categories: Central PA Sports History
Tags: Doug Thomas Penn National Race Course Le Grand Jour
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