Jul 3, 2025 · The history books say that the first horse racing in Fredericksburg took place in 1881 at Fort Martin Scott, the site of the original county fairgrounds. And while a few years have been missed here and there due to drought or wars, it’s a tradition that continues to this day. Jul 3, 2025 · The history books say that the first horse racing in Fredericksburg took place in 1881 at Fort Martin Scott, the site of the original county fairgrounds.

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And while a few years have been missed here and there due to drought or wars, it’s a tradition that continues to this day.