Emerald Downs Picks, Results & Big 'Uns

Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington, opened on June 20, 1996, bringing racing back to the Seattle area after Longacres closed in 1992. It takes its name from the Emerald City.

Its summer meet runs from May through Labor Day, and every race is on dirt. The headline event is the Longacres Mile, first run at Longacres in 1935 and held at Emerald Downs since the track opened.

Emerald Downs ran 47 racing days in the past year on dirt. Fields averaged 6.4 starters, Thoroughbred races ranged from 5f to 1 1/8m, and Quarter Horse races from 350Y to 440Y. Claiming races here have averaged a $10,620 tag recently. WinningPonies' picks produced 77 Big 'Un payouts at Emerald Downs in the past year totaling $59,600, the largest a $42,047 Pick 6 on August 1, 2026. The Pick 4 has been the most common winning Big 'Un wager.