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. It was designed by Arthur Froehlich and opened on July 5, 1959. This track is the #1 course in the country known to host a number of major races with some of the best jockeys in the world participating every year. Some of the important races held here annually include: * Clásico Internacional Propietarios de La Rinconada (Grade 1) *

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