why do many horse tracks end in the word DOWNS?

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why do many horse tracks end in the word DOWNS?

2007-02-23 12:03:11 · 4 answers · asked by elementalmel 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing

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There was a similar question here a while back, I think the answer here is good. Basically, a downs is a grassy area and it's a traditional name.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061213085521AAboKEP

2007-02-23 12:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Edward K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Right .. a downs is a grassy area ESPECIALLY in England, Ireland and Scotland the "home" of horse racing

2007-02-24 00:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by poopin d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index check here

2007-02-26 17:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

how many people actually care?

to let u know its about 5,300

2007-02-23 20:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by mrowley17 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋