Fine New Track Near Washington., Daily Racing Form, 1908-06-02

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FINE NEW TRACK NEAR WASHINGTON Washington I C June 1 Washingtonians are not to IK deprived of racing for n new course will IM built in Prince George County Md whicli will comimro when completed with any in America Perry Rolmont is understood to be the backer of the onterprise onterpriseThis This new plant will be equipped with a mile and a quarter track an Infield for steeplechase raciiv ami a paddmk mixlolod after the one at Newmarket England The grandstand of steel construction will eHt 15000 jiHiplu wliile Hie field staml and lawns will acconniUHlate 10000 more moreThe The track will be only ten miles distant from the ity and the trip by trolley will consume thirty minutes T4ie tnrf laws of Maryland are liberal and many of the leading families maintain racing stables


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