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Since opening on July 10, 1935, Suffolk Downs has played host to a few of Thoroughbred racing’s greatest champions, including Triple Crown winners War Admiral, Whirlaway, and Assault, in addition to other greats such as Seabiscuit, John Henry, and Cigar. Along with these legendary horses, hall of fame jockeys George Woolf, Johnny Longden, Eddie Arcaro, Chris McCarron, Angel Cordero, and Jerry Bailey have all competed at the East Boston oval. The signature race at Suffolk Downs, the Massachusetts Handicap, maintains a prominent date at the Boston sports
calendar. The list of heralded guests to Suffolk Downs is by no means limited to the racing world. Entertainer Bing Crosby and tv star Rin Tin Tin have made appearances, and the Beatles performed their final Boston show at Suffolk Downs in 1966. Through just about 2 hundred images, Suffolk Downs revisits these monumental racehorses, personalities, and events.