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It was Texas' oldest pari-mutuel horse racetrack. Live racing in the spring featured both quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Simulcast racing was also available. [1] Frances Carr and Sam Cutler began development of Manor Downs in 1975 on 44 acres (180,000 m 2) of land that had an old horse race track on it. They initially planned for Manor ...
The track reopened in 1989 when local investors formed an association after the Texas Legislature approved betting on horse races. The remodeled facilities became known as G. Rollie White Downs. After acquiring a parimutuel betting track license, the first "legal" horse racing began in Texas. The first event drew more than 10,000 fans with TV ...
Bandera Downs in Bandera, Texas. Bandera Downs was an American horse-racing track located in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas.. A thousand people were on hand for the first race at the new track known as Lost Valley Downs in July 1965 [1] running American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred events until closing after the 1967 season.
Sam Houston opened on April 24, 1994, and was the first Class 1 Horse Racing venue constructed in Texas. [1] It cost approximately $90 million to construct. The Park was considered the fastest growing race track in America based on handle growth and quality of racing program over the past year several years. [ 2 ]
Pages in category "Horse racing venues in Texas" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
'The Extra Point' (Budweiser, 1996) The Budweiser Clydesdale horses have been a staple mascot for the brand for more than 80 years, appearing in 47 Super Bowl commercials as of 2025.
Lone Star Park is a horse racing track and entertainment destination located 1 ⁄ 2 mile north of Interstate 30 on Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie, Texas.Lone Star Park has two live racing seasons every year; the spring Thoroughbred season generally runs from early April through mid-July, and the Fall Meeting of Champions generally runs from early September through mid-November.
Fort Worth Stockyards Fort Worth Stockyards Saddle up! Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas has become the No. 1 destination for those hoping to channel their inner cowboys (or cowgirls!).