Horse racing popular in summer of 1856
Delaplane, Kristin
Jun 02, 1996
Abstract: Third in a series Citizens of Solano County celebrated Independence Day 1856 with balls in Suisun City and at Tufts on Putah Creek, where a large crowd gathered.
Between Benicia and Vallejo was A.P. Ryerson's Half Mile Track, and the races were on. For a purse of at least $40, there was a free-for-all, one-mile race with trotting horses. At least two horses made a race. The second featured event was a maiden race of 400 yards for Spanish horses. The purse was at least $20.
Record created 2009-10-09, last modified 2009-10-09
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