WATERFORD PARK RACECOURSE
Mountaineer Racectrack is situated in Chester in the state of West Virginia and was thus named in 1990. Prior to this the racecourse was known as Waterford Park.
	It hosts the Group 2 West Virginia Derby for 3 year olds over 9 furlongs, which was first run at the track in 1963 when won by Etimota. The races history dates back to 1923 when held at Huntington and won by Tender Seth. The latest 2008 winner was Ready Set.
Other pricipal races at the track include the West Virginia Governor's Stakes and the Waterford Park Handicap.
	Such is the esteem in which the racecourse is held that it was a contender to host the 2009 Breeder's Cup prior to it being awarded to Santa Anita.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net