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Dover Downs began as a dual-purpose racing facility that featured a five-eighths’ mile dirt horse racing track built within the larger one mile racetrack of Dover International Speedway. Gov. David P. Buckson, Lt. Gov. John W. Rollins, and Melvin L. Joseph began jointly developing the facility on the former Thomas Murray farm in August 1967. The first harness racing card was held on November 19, 1969. Thoroughbreds also raced at Dover from 1969-1974. In 1995, Dover Downs expanded to include video lottery machines and in 2002, a hotel and conference center were also added to the complex.
Installed in 2019.
The Honorable Trey Paradee, Delaware State Senate, 2019.
The Honorable William D. “Bill” Carson, Delaware House of Representatives, 2019.
The Honorable Sean Lynn, Delaware House of Representatives, 2019.
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