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The Agua Caliente Racetrack is a greyhound racing and former horse racing track in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. It opened in December 1929 at a cost of $2.5 million.^[1]

One year before, the Agua Caliente Casino and Hotel opened in June 1928.

Like the resort, the racetrack was designed by Wayne McAllister and built by wealthy Americans Baron Long, a Los Angeles nightclub owner, Wirt Bowman, owner of the Tijuana gambling establishment, The Foreign Club, and James Croffroth, a member of the local Tijuana horseracing establishment. Some sources note the fourth partner was Abelardo L. Rodríguez, Military Commander and Governor of Baja California, and future President of Mexico.^[2] The lavish resort and racetrack on the Mexican border was popular among Americans, particularly Hollywood celebrities, because drinking, gambling and horse racing were still illegal in most of the neighboring U.S. states.

Although President Lázaro Cárdenas outlawed gambling in 1935 and closed the resort and casino, the Agua Caliente Racetrack continued to operate for many years. It was the site of several industry firsts, including starting gates, safety helmets, and “pick six” wagering. Both Phar Lap and Seabiscuit ran and won the Agua Caliente Handicap, which for a time was the richest in North America.^[3]

Such riders as Aureliano Noguez, Humberto Enriquez, Francisco Mena, Antonio Castanon and David Flores graced the jockeys' quarters throughout the days of horse racing.

The race track is the originator of the Pick 6 (on the North American continent). Then known as the 5-10 and later on the 4-9'er. Some racetrackers called it the Big Six.

The original grandstand structure was destroyed by fire in 1971, but was rebuilt and continues to operate today, though just a shadow of its opulent beginnings.^[4] It is currently owned by millionaire politician Jorge Hank who renamed it "Hipódromo de Agua Caliente". It no longer hosts horse racing but rather greyhound races. The building is currently being renovated and the Estadio Caliente stadium was built in the grounds.

References

^ Wesch, Hank. "Agua Caliente celebrates 75 years with little fanfare | The San Diego Union-Tribune". Signonsandiego.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2016-09-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2006-10-26. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2008-06-20. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ Pierson, Cindy. "Top Horse Racing Books for Beginners". Horseracing.about.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.

Bibliography

Vanderwood, Paul J. Satan's Playground: Mobsters and Movie Stars at America’s Greatest Gaming Resort (Duke University Press, 2010)
Beltran, David Jimenez. The Agua Caliente Story: Remembering Mexico's Legendary Racetrack (2004) Eclipse Press ISBN 1-58150-115-3
Chris Nichols. The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAlli [1] (Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith) 2007

External links

Official site
Watch Phar Lap win the Caliente Handicap in 1932
Location on the map of Tijuana

32°30′24.25″N 116°59′43.77″W / 32.5067361°N 116.9954917°W / 32.5067361; -116.9954917

[1] Wesch, Hank. "Agua Caliente celebrates 75 years with little fanfare | The San Diego Union-Tribune". Signonsandiego.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2016-09-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2006-10-26. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2008-06-20. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[4] Pierson, Cindy. "Top Horse Racing Books for Beginners". Horseracing.about.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.

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-The '''Agua Caliente Racetrack''' is a [[greyhound racing]] and former [[horse racing]] track in [[Tijuana]], [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. It opened in December 1929 at a cost of $2.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wesch |first=Hank |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20041228/news_1s28caliente.html |title=Agua Caliente celebrates 75 years with little fanfare &#124; The San Diego Union-Tribune |website=Signonsandiego.com |date= |accessdate=2016-09-09}}</ref>
+The '''Agua Caliente Racetrack''' is a [[greyhound racing]] and former [[horse racing]] track in [[Tijuana]], [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. It opened in December 1929 at a cost of $2.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wesch |first=Hank |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20041228/news_1s28caliente.html |title=Agua Caliente celebrates 75 years with little fanfare &#124; The San Diego Union-Tribune |website=Signonsandiego.com |date= |accessdate=2016-09-09 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324084338/http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20041228/news_1s28caliente.html |archivedate=2012-03-24 }}</ref>
 One year before, the [[Agua Caliente Casino and Hotel]] opened in June 1928.
-Like the resort, the racetrack was designed by [[Wayne McAllister]] and built by wealthy Americans [[Baron Long]], a Los Angeles nightclub owner, [[Wirt Bowman]], owner of the Tijuana gambling establishment, The Foreign Club, and [[James Croffroth]], a member of the local Tijuana horseracing establishment.  Some sources note the fourth partner was [[Abelardo L. Rodríguez]], Military Commander and [[Governor of Baja California]], and future [[President of Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiego.edu/tijuana/tjtimeline.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-10-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901160752/http://www.sandiego.edu:80/tijuana/tjtimeline.html |archivedate=2006-09-01 |df= }}</ref> The lavish resort and racetrack on the Mexican border was popular among Americans, particularly [[Hollywood]] celebrities, because drinking, gambling and horse racing were still illegal in most of the neighboring U.S. states.
+Like the resort, the racetrack was designed by [[Wayne McAllister]] and built by wealthy Americans [[Baron Long]], a Los Angeles nightclub owner, [[Wirt Bowman]], owner of the Tijuana gambling establishment, The Foreign Club, and [[James Croffroth]], a member of the local Tijuana horseracing establishment.  Some sources note the fourth partner was [[Abelardo L. Rodríguez]], Military Commander and [[Governor of Baja California]], and future [[President of Mexico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiego.edu/tijuana/tjtimeline.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-10-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901160752/http://www.sandiego.edu/tijuana/tjtimeline.html |archivedate=2006-09-01 |df= }}</ref> The lavish resort and racetrack on the Mexican border was popular among Americans, particularly [[Hollywood]] celebrities, because drinking, gambling and horse racing were still illegal in most of the neighboring U.S. states.
-Although [[President of Mexico|President]] [[Lázaro Cárdenas]] outlawed gambling in 1935 and closed the resort and casino, the Agua Caliente Racetrack continued to operate for many years.  It was the site of several industry firsts, including starting gates, safety helmets, and “pick six” wagering.  Both [[Phar Lap]] and [[Seabiscuit]] ran and won the [[Agua Caliente Handicap]], which for a time was the richest in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news?slug%3Dap-australia-pharlap%26prov%3Dap%26type%3Dlgns |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080627040913/http://sports.yahoo.com:80/rah/news?slug=ap-australia-pharlap&prov=ap&type=lgns |archivedate=2008-06-27 |df= }}</ref>
+Although [[President of Mexico|President]] [[Lázaro Cárdenas]] outlawed gambling in 1935 and closed the resort and casino, the Agua Caliente Racetrack continued to operate for many years.  It was the site of several industry firsts, including starting gates, safety helmets, and “pick six” wagering.  Both [[Phar Lap]] and [[Seabiscuit]] ran and won the [[Agua Caliente Handicap]], which for a time was the richest in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news?slug%3Dap-australia-pharlap%26prov%3Dap%26type%3Dlgns |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080627040913/http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news?slug=ap-australia-pharlap&prov=ap&type=lgns |archivedate=2008-06-27 |df= }}</ref>
 Such riders as Aureliano Noguez, Humberto Enriquez, Francisco Mena, Antonio Castanon and David Flores graced the jockeys' quarters throughout the days of horse racing.
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 ==External links==
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090116125527/http://bet.caliente.com.mx:80/index2.php Official site]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090116125527/http://bet.caliente.com.mx/index2.php Official site]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20060824142130/http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/pharlap/leaving/movieagua.asp Watch Phar Lap win the Caliente Handicap in 1932]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110708122436/http://www.cartaurbana.com/local.html?id=8 Location] on the map of Tijuana