Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack
| Location | Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Alameda County |
| Date opened | 1858 |
| Course type | Flat/Thoroughbred |
The Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California is a one-mile (1.6 km / 8 f) race track for Thoroughbred, Quarter horse and Arabian racing. Constructed in 1858 by the sons of Spaniard Don Agustin Bernal, it is the third oldest horse racing track of its kind in the United States. Only the Freehold Raceway (oldest) and Fair Grounds Race Course are older.
In years past, during the winter months wealthy owners in the Eastern United States often shipped their horses to Pleasanton for training.
Important races run annually at Pleasanton:
Known as the Pleasanton Trotting Park in 1876, Joseph Nevis took over the racetrack and built its first grandstand. In 1940, the facility was sold to Alameda County.
Coordinates: 37°39′47″N 121°53′01″W / 37.66306°N 121.88361°W
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