America’s Major Race Tracks — Surface, Pace, and What the Odds Don’t Tell You
What are the major horse racing tracks in the United States? The major US Thoroughbred tracks are Churchill Downs, Saratoga Race Course, Keeneland, Belmont Park, Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita Park, Monmouth Park, and Del Mar. Each track has distinct surface characteristics, seasonal timing, and signature Grade 1 races that shape the …