Emerald Downs season opens with a large crowd and full card of thoroughbred horse racing | Slide Show | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

Emerald Downs season opens with a large crowd and full card of thoroughbred horse racing | Slide Show

Emerald Downs season opener slide show

April 16, 2011 6:52 pm

Juan Gutierrez on Ducoti

Emerald Downs opens its 16th season of horse racing Friday, April 15.

The large crowd lined the fence rain or shine for every race.

Deborah Hoonan-Trujillo opened the season with a win on Flying Jack in the first race.

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