 Betting at Old Dufferin Racetrack, 1908. Photo by William James | |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario Canada  |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Abe Orpen, Fred Orpen |
| Date opened | Harness: August 15, 1907, Thoroughbreds: Sept. 11–12, 1907[1] |
| Date closed | November 8, 1955[1] |
| Course type | Flat Thoroughbred/Harness |
| Notable races | Canadian International Stakes (1942–1945), Cup and Saucer Stakes (1942–1945), Valedictory Stakes (1952–1955) |
Dufferin Park Racetrack was a racetrack for thoroughbred horse races located on Dufferin Street in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was demolished in 1955 and its stakes races moved to Woodbine Racetrack as part of a consolidation of racetracks in the Toronto area. The track was owned by Abe Orpen and his family after his death. Only 0.5 miles (0.80 km) in length, it was also called Little Saratoga.[2] The site is now a shopping centre.
- ^ a b "The Way We Were". The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- ^ Tappas, Appas (October 4, 1955). "Purchasers Unknown: Branch, Dufferin To Change Hands For $4,000,000". The Globe and Mail. p. 20.