Sam Houston Race Park 1 Opening Day Slated for Friday, January 3

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HOUSTON, TX–OCTOBER 31, 2024–Pending the approval of the Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) in December, Sam Houston Race Park will kick off its 2025 live racing Thoroughbred season on Friday, January 3 and will conclude on April 6.

Stall applications for the upcoming Thoroughbred meet are due by Friday, November 1, and can be accessed on the Sam Houston Race Park website or by contacting racing secretary Mike Acton at mike.acton@pennentertainment.com or (281) 807-8780.

The Sam Houston Race Park barn area will open on Monday, December 2, and training hours will commence on Tuesday, December 3. Further information about the season can be accessed on the Horseman’s page, www.shrp.com.

A full stakes schedule will be forthcoming with the annual Houston Racing Festival on Saturday, January 25 anchored by the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) and the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf (G3).

Sam Houston Race Park will also run their annual Quarter Horse meet from April 24 to June 14, subject to Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) approval. Nomination forms for the Sam Houston Futurity and Derby are posted on the Sam Houston Race Park website.

About Sam Houston Race Park
Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing and entertainment facility, located just 15 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Owned by Penn Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ – PENN), the racetrack, which opened in 1994, offers a variety of attractions for businesses, group outings, and families during racing and the off-season. The track is best known for its award-winning dining. It features multiple areas for fans looking for casual to upscale dining options, including its Winner’s Circle Restaurant, Jockey Club, Luxury Suites, and Pavilion Centre. For more information or tickets to upcoming live racing, shows, and events, please visit www.shrp.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or YouTube.