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Prairie Meadows & IQHRA Futurity & Derby Payment Schedules Begin April 1st
The April 1st nomination date is quickly approaching for 2019 Quarter Horse Futurity and Derby's at Prairie Meadows.

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Prairie Meadows & IQHRA Futurity & Derby Payment Schedules Begin April 1st

ALTOONA, IA—MARCH 28, 2019—A quick reminder to all owners and trainers that payment schedules begin on April 1st for the 2019 Quarter Horse Futurity and Derby races sponsored by Prairie Meadows or Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association.

April 1st payments for the following races should be sent to Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association c/o John Lawless:

  • Iowa Double Gold Futurity ($85,000 Added / $200,000 Est.)
  • Iowa Double Gold Derby ($50,000 Added / $125,000 Est.)
  • Iowa Stallion QH Futurity ($60,000 Added / $100,000 Est.)
  • Iowa Stallion QH Derby ($50,000 Added / $75,000 Est.)
  • Jim Bader Futurity ($100,000 Added / $200,000 Est.)
  • Polk County Derby ($80,000 Added / $125,000 Est.)

April 1st payments for the following races should be sent to Prairie Meadows Racing Office c/o Clerk of Course:

  • Valley Junction Futurity (GIII) ($75,000 Added / $250,000 Est.)
  • Altoona Derby ($50,000 Added / $125,000 Est.)

"Please make sure your April 1st payment arrives in a timely manner," Prairie Meadows assistant racing secretary Chad Keller said.

CLICK HERE for information about these races including nomination forms .

Any questions or inquiries about these races visit the track's website at prairiemeadows.com/racing or contact the Racing Office at Prairie Meadows 515-967-1205 or John Lawless with Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association at 641-640-5451.

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About Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes, grants, and charitable donations, Prairie Meadows has given more than $1.8 billion to the state of Iowa. Prairie Meadows offers more than 1,700 slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.