I am trying to find pictures of an old racehorse?

[Sandra S.]

Under the Reports at link there are pictures, but of ancestors of Alana Bahn.. worth a look around site. http://www.pedigreequery.com/alana+bahn
ALANA BAHN (USA) dkb/br. C, 1971 {13-b} DP = 2-6-11-3-0 (22) DI = 1.59 CD = 0.32 - 10 Starts, 1 Wins, 2 Places, 0 Shows Career Earnings: $1,394


You can also contact the Thoroughbred database there, worth a shot. If you tried all the other source I requested then the following may serve you better. keep in mind first,
since it's way over 10 years it would be tough to find pics. The track usually has picture/history of the winning circle horses, however, since the track is now closed this makes even more tough. However, if you can locate the tracks photographer that may help. I will check wiki for any additional info I can find on Commodore Downs.

Edit to add: You may want to call to find where all the horse racing records went for that track that was once located at Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

According to wiki:
Commodore Downs was a 3/4 mile American horse racing track located in Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

The $4 million facility opened for its first season of racing in 1973 after a one-year delay due to financial problems. From the outset, the track had consistently low attendance and purses averaging less than $20,000, making it difficult to attract popular horses. Industrialist Franciszek Jarecki bought the track in January 1980 for $600,000 after serving on the board of directors for many years.[1] Hoping to bring in new management, Jarecki attempted to break the lease with Lakelands Racing Association, who previously operated the facility, but was forced to continue the lease due to an unfavorable court ruling.

Lakeland's efforts continued to fail, leading to the tracks' closing in 1983 with $1.8 million in debt. The track signed an agreement with the Washington Trotting Association to reopen as Lakeshore Meadows in 1984 with harness racing,but closed again after only one year. A final attempt to save the track in 1986 under the name Erie Downs failed as well.Those problems persisted and the track closed quietly in 1988. Today the property is the site of an industrial park.

Last but not least, try the Horse Racing Industry. In USA - Each state has it's own contact so there are many.. a popular one is The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission which is located in the Kentucky Horse Park. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with the licensing office open from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
4063 Ironworks Parkway, Building B
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-246-2040
Fax: 859-246-2039

~ Jockeys' Guild is another great source and is on Facebook.

448 Lewis Hargett Circle, Ste 220
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

Usually weekdays- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.


Phone (859) 523-5625 or 800-GO-JOCKS

Website http://www.jockeysguild.com/