Cincinnati in the distance

Belterra Park

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Belterra Park is a thoroughbred racetrack in Cincinnati, Ohio. It opened in 1925, making it 101 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course. It holds about 2,200 fans.

Its signature races are the Cradle Stakes and Queen City Oaks.

Seabiscuit raced at the track, then called River Downs, twice in 1936, finishing third both times.

Track facts

Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt, Turf
Track
1-mile dirt oval, 7-furlong turf course
Opened
1925
Capacity
2,200
Racing season
Late April/May–September/early October
Operator
Boyd Gaming
Former names
Coney Island Race Track (1925–1937)
River Downs (1937–2013)
Size rank
16th of 17

Signature races at Belterra Park

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late April/May–September/early October. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Cincinnati in the distance in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Belterra Park and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Belterra Park

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Tracks near Belterra Park10

  1. 1ThoroughbredTurfway Park — Jeff Ruby Steaks (Florence, Kentucky)12 mi
  2. 2HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)26 mi
  3. 3HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)47 mi
  4. 4HarnessThe Red Mile — Kentucky Futurity (Lexington, Kentucky)72 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredKeeneland — Blue Grass Stakes (Lexington, Kentucky)72 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredHorseshoe Indianapolis — Indiana Derby (Shelbyville, Indiana)82 mi
  7. 7HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)93 mi
  8. 8HarnessHarrah's Hoosier Park — Dan Patch Stakes (Anderson, Indiana)94 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)94 mi
  10. 10Quarter HorseSandy Ridge Racetrack — BOCO Futurity (Ashland, Kentucky)104 mi

Questions about Belterra Park

Where is Belterra Park?

Belterra Park is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What kind of racing is at Belterra Park?

Belterra Park hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late April/May–September/early October.

When did Belterra Park open?

Belterra Park opened in 1925.

How many people does Belterra Park hold?

Belterra Park holds about 2,200 fans.

What is the biggest race at Belterra Park?

The signature race at Belterra Park is the Cradle Stakes.

What other racetracks are near Belterra Park?

The closest is Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky, about 12 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.