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Michigan’s last horse racing track closes after 80-year run

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The final bets were placed at Northville Downs Saturday. The track sold to a housing developer in 2018, but Saturday marked the official end. The owner said they're actively searching for a new home. The last horse racing track in Michigan closed after an 80-year run.

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Michigan’s last horse racing track closes after 80-year run

The last horse racing track in Michigan closed after an 80-year run.The final bets were placed at Northville Downs Saturday, marking the end of an era for the track that opened in 1944.Hundreds of people came out for the final night, paying tribute to 80 years of horse racing.For many, the closing is emotional.“We’ve been coming here every weekend it’s open usually Friday and Saturday nights to race our horses, help other people,” Tammy Headwort…

3 months ago·Detroit, United States

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