Numerous promotions and big events are planned for the 30th racing season in Selma, Texas.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX–JUNE 4, 2024–The Retama Park Quarter Horse meet will get underway on Thursday, June 27, 2024 and offer 23-nights of live racing - Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 6:15 pm (Central) through Saturday, August 17.

The Northeast San Antonio track has been adding several new operation enhancements to the facility and focused on improving the stable area and main facility. One new enhancement was bringing on TicketSmarter online ticket platform, which allows customers to buy tickets in advance, online and use their phone to download and scan tickets upon arriving for the races.

Advance ticket sales began online June 1, and offer fans the opportunity to reserve Box Seats and tables in Terrace Dining.

Retama Park will also bring back some fan favorite events, including Camel & Ostrich races, Fireworks Show in July and Weiner Dog races on August 17 to finish up the meet. A complete list of special events and promotions and stakes races are listed below.

"Our racing fans in San Antonio are going to be treated to fun-filled summer of watching America's Fastest Athletes, the America Quarter Horse. We are also bringing back some promotions that have been big hits in the past," said Bryan Petttigrew, Vice President and General Manager of Retama Park. "Horsemen have witnessed what our Team at Retama Park has done to transform the facility, and we are excited to welcome back the fans to the track on June 27!"

Online Reservations can be made for Box Seats and Terrace Dining in advance of live racing dates to avoid any lines when arriving at Retama Park. The track offers free seating on the Grandstand Level (2nd Floor) and Track Level (1st Floor) for fans wishing to purchase general admission only, in advance.

ABOUT RETAMA PARK
Retama Park is a Class 1 pari-mutuel horse racetrack located in Selma, Texas, just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio. Live Quarter Horse races take place each summer, while simulcast wagering and races from around the world are shown daily. Managed by Penn Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ – PENN), Retama Park opened in 1995 and will host its 30th year of racing beginning on June 27, 2024. For more information and racing schedules, please visit www.RetamaPark.com follow on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

2024 SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
June 27           Opening Night / $1 Beer Night (Thursday)
June 28 & 29  Camel & Ostrich Races
July 3              Fireworks Show presented by City of Selma
July 13            Family Fun Night
July 18            $1 Beer Night (Thursday)
July 26–27      Texas Quarter Horse Yearling Sale – Freeman Expo Hall (San Antonio)
July 27            TQHA Sales Futurity Race
August 3         Diamond Dig presented by Americus Diamonds
August 17       Wiener Dog Races / Family Fun Night

2024 STAKES SCHEDULE
June 27           Silver Bullet Stakes
                        La Villita Stakes
June 28           Gary Baber Memorial Stakes
                        Selma Stakes
June 29           King William Stakes presented by Lip Chip – G3
                        San Marcos Stakes
July 3              Retama Park Derby Trials
July 4             TQHA Sales Futurity Trials
July 5              TQHA Sales Futurity Trials
July 25            Firecracker Sprint (Arabians)
                        Firecracker Distaff (Arabians)
                        Bank of America Texas Challenge Trials
July 26            TQHA Sale Sophomore Stakes
                       TQHA 550 Stakes – RG3
                       Jones Bloodstock Insurance Starter
                       Benny Pennington Memorial Stakes
                       TQHA Classic Stakes – GII
                       Miss Retama Stakes
                       TQHA 250 Stakes
July 27            Retama Park Derby
                       TQHA Sale Futurity – GI
August 1         Colors of the Alamo – Paint & Appaloosa Fut. Trials
August 2         Sires' Cup Futurity Trials
August 3         Sires' Cup Derby Trials
August 16       Texas Arabian Oaks – G3
                       Texas Arabian Derby – G2
August 17       Colors of the Alamo Paint & Appaloosa Futurity
                       Colors of the Wind Paint & Appaloosa Maturity
                       Sires' Cup Derby           
                       Sires Cup Futurity – RG3
                       Bank of America – Texas Challenge Championship G3