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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants
Jefferson Downs was the premier racetrack of the south.
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There were 2 Jefferson Downs.. The old Jefferson Downs was first Magnolia Park (1955) and a harness joint. Was renamed Jefferson and became a thoroughbred venue in 1959 and was leveled by Hurricane Betsy in the mid-60's. A new Jefferson Park was opened in Kenner in the 70's and survived until the early 90's.
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