CASPER, WY—NOVEMBER 6, 2017—During the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission meeting held Friday (Nov. 3) in Casper, Wyoming the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commissioners approved the 2018 live race dates that were requested by Wyoming Downs, LLC and Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC.

Wyoming Downs will run 16 days total, Saturdays and Sundays, starting June 30 and running through August 19, 2018 at the Evanston, Wyoming racetrack.

Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC will run 18 days total throughout the state. Energy Downs in Gillette, Wyoming will run 9 days; June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs will run 9 days; August 24, 25, 26, 31, September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9.

With the resurrection of racing again in Wyoming the Commission strives to continue the protection of the wagering public and the health, safety and welfare of both human and equine participants with our regulatory processes, presence and integrity. After much discussion and consideration, the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commissioners are taking the first step in the rule change process to allow hair testing on the equine athletes.

For more information on the latest information and news regarding Horse Racing in Wyoming please visit the following sites:

• Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission
  www.parimutuel.state.wy.us

• Wyoming Downs, LLC
  www.wydowns.com

• Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC
  www.wyominghorseracingdata.com