Test Your Knowledge About Suffolk Downs

by abournenesn

Aug 25, 2010

Test Your Knowledge About Suffolk Downs For over 75 years, Bostonians haven't had to go far to enjoy a day at the races.

Suffolk Downs opened its gates in East Boston, Mass., in 1935, with 35,000 race fans in attendance for opening day. Since then, the track has seen many famous horses sprint around the thoroughbred racetrack, including
Seabiscuit.

But horses haven't been the only attraction, as on Aug. 18, 1966, the Beatles took the stage for a historic performance — one of their last official concerts as a group. Over 25,000 fans packed the track to witness what would prove to be the Beatles’ final Boston appearance.

Do you know how long the Suffolk Downs racetrack is? Here's a hint: it's the same length as Pimlico, where the Preakness Stakes is held.

Answer this question and more in the latest edition of NESN Trivia, by clicking here.

Previous Article

Goaltending Questions Aside, Flyers Poised for Another Long Playoff Run

Next Article

Red Sox, Mariners Set for Day-Night Doubleheader Despite Forecasts of Rain

Picked For You