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Sam Houston Race Park Announces Purse Increases
Sam Houston Race Park will increases purses on Texas-bred and Maiden Special Weight races beginning April 20.

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Sam Houston Race Park Announces Purse Increases

HOUSTON, TX—APRIL 10, 2018—Sam Houston Race Park will increase purses on Texas-bred and Maiden Special Weight races, beginning April 20.

Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations, announced that all Texas-bred races will increase $1,000 and the purses for all Maiden Special Weight races will increase from $8,000 to $9,000.

The first day of entries for the adjusted purse structure will be Thursday, April 12.

The purse increases will be in effect from Friday, April 20 through the final day of the meet, Saturday, May 12.

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Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing and entertainment facility, located just 15 miles from downtown Houston, and offers a variety of attractions including our Suite Level presented by Draft Kings, The Pavilion Centre, and award-winning dining options at the Winner’s Circle Restaurant and the Jockey Club. For more information on upcoming group events, racing events, shows and tickets, please visit www.shrp.com.