The track was opened by Senator P. Fitzsimons, Chairman of Meath Co. and by the director Johnny Cantwell.

The track had a large 500 yard circuit circumference and there were seven races won by Flashlight Freddie, Just a Dog, Trial Times, Baytown Apple, Sky Goal, Few Words and Silver Abbey.

Winners of the competition included Yanka Boy and Postal Vote before Ritas Choice broke the track record in the final in 1973.

The event continued to produce significant winners including Itsachampion, Ballybeg Prim and Rahan Ship.

[3] Founding Director Johnny Cantwell died in 1974[6] and following his death the company passed to his sons John and William.