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Suffolk Downs
Admission & General Info
Grandstand $2
Clubhouse $4
Senior Citizens $2 Grandstand or Clubhouse.
Children under 12 are free.
Admission is free after the 7th race during live programs and when Suffolk Downs is open for simulcasting.
Handicap Access
Ramps and elevators make all areas of Suffolk Downs fully handicap accessible. For more information, please call our Customer Service Department at (617) 568-3220.
Directions to Suffolk Downs
Suffolk Downs in located at the junction of Routes 1A and 145; two miles north of Logan Airport. Please note that directions from points south and west have been updated with the opening of the Ted Williams Tunnel.
From downtown Boston:
Take Callahan Tunnel. At end of tunnel, the road becomes Route 1A North. Follow two miles until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.
From points west:
Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East, through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Follow to Route 1A North. Proceed until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.
From points south:
I-93 North to I-90 East, through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Follow to Route 1A North. Proceed until first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.
From points north:
I-93 south to Callahan Tunnel. At exit of tunnel, the road then becomes Route 1A north. Follow two miles until very first set of lights. Go straight through lights and main entrance is 200 yards further on right. Look for large green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo.
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I-93 south to Route 16 (exit 31). Route 16 east to junction with Route 145. Route 145 north for 3/4 mile to side entrance across from Shaw’s supermarket.
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I-95 south to Route 1 south. Take un-numbered exit at Route 60 rotary (large Showcase Cinemas complex on right as landmark) and follow rotary halfway around to Route 60 east. Follow straight for approx. 3 miles through two sets of lights, a rotary, another set of lights and then the large Bell Circle rotary where roadway becomes Route 1A south. Look for green/white sign with horse and Suffolk Downs logo on left
Glossary of Common Racing Terms
Apprentice Jockeys
Riders starting their professional careers have to prove themselves. To help them break in, the horses they ride are allowed to carry less weight. They're also called "bug" riders because a little asterisk appears next to the weight assigned to their horse. After they rack up a certain number of wins, they "lose the bug" and become full-fledged jockeys.
Claiming Race
All the horses in the race can be purchased for the price set in the race conditions. It ensures that horses with similar abilities compete together and none is overmatched. A trainer or owner won't enter a horse worth $10,000 in a $4,000 claiming race just for the chance to get an easy win because the horse might be bought away from them at a bargain.
Derby
A race for three-year-old horses. They've got a really big one on every first Saturday in May down in Kentucky. Horses bred here in Massachusetts also have one of their own in the fall.
Figures
Ratings assigned to a horse's past races judging how fast or how well he or she performed that day. Some are simple and some are advanced calculations of speed. Your program or racing newspaper will have an explanation how they arrive at their "figs."
Furlong
An eighth of a mile. Most sprint races are measured in furlongs with five furlongs equaling 5/8 of a mile and six furlongs meaning 3/4 of a mile.
Handicap
A type of race where our racing secretary rates each horse's ability and assign heavier weights (mostly the jockey and his/her saddle) to the most accomplished runners. Our biggest race is the Massachusetts Handicap. Both Cigar and Skip Away had to carry the most weight each time they raced in the MassCap, with Cigar toting an incredible 130 lbs in his second win in 1996. The act of handicapping also means you rate each horse's chances before deciding on a wager.
Horse's Birthday
Every horse celebrates a birthday on January 1, regardless of the actual day of birth. Two-year-olds race only against other two-year-olds. Three-year-olds only compete among themselves during the first half of the year, and then begin to challenge older horses as they gain experience.
Morning Line
A prediction by the Track Line Maker of what the final odds will be based on how the public wagers. Usually pretty accurate, and helpful in determining the favorites.
Paddock
The place where horses are brought before each race. Fans can get an up-close look at the competitors while owners, trainers and jockeys can meet before the race to plan strategies.
Past Performance
A history of each horse's racing performance. How he/she ran, placed, the jockey, at what track, etc. It's up to you to decide which bits of information are most relevant in each race.
Post Time
The time the horses are expected to reach the starting "post."
Scratch
When a horse is withdrawn from a race in which it's scheduled to run. Depending upon the type of wager you've placed, you're entitled to either a refund or your wager will be automatically transferred to the betting favorite.
Silks
The shirts worn by the jockeys denoting the colors of each horses' owner or stable. Every owner has their own design and it helps identify the runners while they race.
How to place a bet
Wagering is fun and easy to learn. And your horse doesn't have to come in first for you to win.
About Pari-Mutuel Wagering
When you make a wager at a racetrack you are NOT betting against the "house" as with most casino games. Pari-mutuel wagering means "betting among ourselves." The odds are dynamic and are solely dependent upon how you, the participants, place your wagers. When you're at the track or a simulcast wagering facility, the track extracts a commission from all wagers made, and re-distributes the remaining funds (or wagering pool) among winners.
In fact, the racetrack has absolutely no interest in the outcome of the race. The track receives its commission per wager, similar to a stockbroker's compensation, no matter whether a favorite or longshot wins. YOUR wagering determines the favorite and longshot odds, NOT racetrack management.
The infield tote board is the place to find up-to-the-minute information on odds, track conditions, post times and more. It's hard to miss. Just look out the window. You'll also find the information posted on TV screens throughout the building.
Types of Wagers
At Suffolk Downs (and off-track wagering locations) the minimum straight win, place or show wager is $2. The final winning prices are all based on a $2 wager. For example, if you bet $10 to Win on Cigar, and the Win price was $5.20, you would fill your pocket with a total of $26.
(Your five bets of $2 each multiplied by $5.20 per winning ticket = $26.)
Win -- You win if your horse comes in 1st.
Place -- You win if your horse finishes 1st or 2nd.
Show -- You win if your horse finishes 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
(Remember: A horse usually pays most to win, less to place and least to show.)
Daily Double -- You must choose winners of the 1st and 2nd races. There is also a late Daily Double wager, usually on the last two races.
Perfecta* -- You must choose the two horses finishing 1st and 2nd in their exact order.
Pick Three -- You must choose winners of three races in a row, usually the 5th, 6th and 7th.
Trifecta* -- You must choose the first three finishers in their exact order.
* There's more detailed information on these wagers in the program.
At the Window
Once you've chosen your horse and your wager, walk up to a betting window and place your bet. Tell the clerk how much you want to wager ($2 minimum), what kind of wager you're making, and your horse's number in the program.
"I'd like to bet $2 to win on number 4."
"Please give me a $2 perfecta. Numbers 7 and 3."
Always remember to check your ticket before you leave the window.
The clerks begin taking bets as soon as the results are posted for the previous race, about 15 minutes before post time (when the race begins). It's always a good idea to get your wager in early.
Any additional wagering questions can be answered at the Customer Service Center on the first floor Grandstand.
Live Simulcast Racing
Simulcast wagering brings another dimension to horse racing by allowing you to wager on races from tracks around the country and then view the race live via satellite. You can even wager on the Kentucky Derby at Suffolk Downs! Your program will tell you which simulcast races we'll be offering that day. Wagering works the same as with live racing. Once you place your bet, it's time to view the race. You'll find simulcast screens throughout the building.
We're your best bet for groups
If you have a holiday party or group event coming up, why not have it at Suffolk Downs? We can accommodate meetings, parties and special events for any size group. Have a race named in your honor, see your group's name in the racing program, even present a trophy in the winner's circle and receive a free color photo of the event. For more information, call our Group Sales office at 617-568-3226.
Great places to eat at Suffolk Downs
Whether you're looking for a gourmet meal or just want to grab a hot dog, Suffolk Downs offers many great dining options. On popular race days, seating in some of our restaurants may be limited. For reservations or additional information, please call (617) 568-3230.
Have a Bite
By now you're hungry. Fortunately you have lots of options ranging from a hot dog to a gourmet meal.
The Terrace
One of Boston's most unique fine dining experiences, the Terrace Dining Room (pictured below) offers a spectacular view of the track. Each of its tiered tables has a TV monitor so you won't miss a minute of action. Open throughout the live racing program. Clubhouse, 2nd floor.
Legends
What better place to enjoy the Sport of Kings than in a sports bar. It's the perfect place for friends, fun and hearty fare. Serving lunch throughout the live racing program.
Clubhouse, 2nd floor.
Deli Grill
If you're in the mood for hot pizza, burgers or sandwiches, swing by the Deli Grill on the first floor in the Grandstand area.
The Turf Club
If you've fallen in love with the sport already, consider joining our private club offering gourmet food in stately surroundings. Our beautifully appointed bar and lounge sit high atop the track, with sweeping views and private betting facilities. You're welcome to take a look. Take the Clubhouse elevator up to the third floor.
Concessions
Popcorn. Pizza. Hot Dogs. Burgers and more.
You'll find several food and beverage stands on each floor.
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Suffolk Downs Address:
111 Waldemar Avenue
East Boston, Massachusetts
United States
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Contact Info:
Phone: (617) 567-3900
Website: www.suffolkdowns.com/
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