Located less than 2 miles from the Residence Inn by Marriott® San Mateo hotel is the Bay Meadows Racecourse featuring world class Thoroughbred racing.

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In 1933, William P. Kyne was responsible for the return of modern day racing in California after it had been banned by a vote of the people in 1910. After investigating the possibility of establishing a racetrack in Southern California, Kyne acquired the old Curtis-Wright airfield on the south side of San Mateo. The site had once been a meadow and was near the bay, hence the name “Bay Meadows”. The track opened on November 3, 1934 with attendance on opening day of 15,000 and the mutual handle on the eight race card was $117,753.

Today, the El Camino Derby is Bay Meadows signature race, a race that has proven to be a stepping stone to the Triple Crown Classic for such as horses as Golden Act (placed in all three Triple Crown races), Gate Dancer (won the Preakness), Tanks Prospect (won the Preakness), Snow Chief (won the Preakness), Tabasco Cat (won the Preakness and Belmont), Casual Lies (placed in Kentucky Derby), Charismatic (won Kentucky Derby and Preakness), and Cavonnier (placed in Kentucky Derby). Among the famous horses that have run at Bay Meadows is the legendary Seabiscuit who won back to back runnings of the Bay Meadows Handicap. Come play and dine with us at Bay Meadows Racecourse.

Visit the official website linked at the bottom of this page for the Meadows Racecourse for more information including a complete list of racing times, daily activities and how to make the Winners Circle!

The Residence Inn by Marriott® San Mateo hotel is conveniently located in the San Francisco area and offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary high-speed Internet access and a relaxing pool and spa provide guests with the perfect extended stay accommodations. And don’t forget your daily exercise in the Sport Court! Join us for our daily complimentary breakfast buffet and light dinner Monday-Thursday evenings in our Gatehouse. Our Residence Inn by Marriott® San Francisco Airport San Mateo hotel staff takes pride in anticipating--and satisfying--your needs 24-hours a day!

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