CoastersRZ Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 From Cincinnati.com: http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/artic.../NEWS/905010310 River Downs is located immediately to the east of Coney Island and Riverbend Music Center. River Downs` history actually begins with Coney Island back in 1925. Rud Hynicka and George Schott of Coney Island, along with other investors and the Exhibitors and Breeders Association (Incorporated) built the Coney Island Race Course. The facility opened on July 6th, 1925. Problems arose with gambling accusations and the facility was shuttered on August 7th, 1926. Ownership was reorganized and George Schott was no longer involved with the facility. Instead, Realty Holding, Inc. became the new owners, and they reopened the track in 1933. It would be a shame to see the facility close due to lack of visitors. It will be interesting to see what the future unfolds for this facility. The track itself is located in Anderson Township, and just north of the Ohio River, so like Coney, flooding is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...hl=River++Downs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 I only posted the article (I knew there had been a previous story about it), because it was a headline on Cincinnati.com home page this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethdawg17 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Its a great place, I've been to it the past 3 years for the national wiener dog races. My neighbor has 3 but only races 1 and its great to see all the different dogs and watch a couple races before the nationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 seeing earlier post, yes flooding always an issue through there. There is one sure fire bet to save riverdowns casino Casino Casino.....and that would put to much pressure on ky tracks,,,,,for sure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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