Today in Bermuda's history Royal Gazette Staff Created: May 16, 2009 11:00 AM On May 17, 1864, the first horse race meeting was held at Shelly Bay Racetrack. Related Stories "Reflections on glory days of Clayhouse Inn" "Harris no radical but change is in air" "Apology, congratulations and caution" "We have to travel difficult road ahead together" Related Media Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.