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County: Kenton

Latonia Race Track

Marker Number: 

1853

Location: 

Winston Ave., Covington

This track, 1883-1939, known as one of world's foremost race tracks; two yearly meets, spring-summer and late fall. Leonatus won Hindoo Stakes, 1883. Greatest attraction was Latonia Derby, 11/2 mile event. Winners included Broadway Jones, Gallant Knight, and Upset. Here, Handy Mandy in 1927 beat record of Man o' War for 1-1/2 mile distance. Presented by City of Covington.

Reverse Description:

Latonia Race Track - Extended west from Winston Ave. with main entrance at head of Latonia Ave. Generous purses attracted such equine greats as Epinard, Clyde Van Dusen, Zev, Black Gold, and Equipoise. After amassing substantial debts in the 1930s, Latonia Race Track closed after its last race on July 29, 1939. See over. Presented by City of Covington.

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