Fair Meadows in Tulsa is offering more features, including higher overnight purses, to help attract horsemen to the newly renovated facility.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 14, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association is excited to announce details for the 2025 live racing season at Fair Meadows at Tulsa, featuring Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa racing from June 6 through July 19.

This year’s meet will offer higher overnight purses, with a $2,000 increase for all Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa overnight races. These races will primarily be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, with additional opportunities as sub races on the Wednesday and Thursday Thoroughbred programs, as outlined in the forthcoming condition book.

The purse boost is made possible by a carryover of funds resulting from fewer races in recent years and is aimed at drawing in horsemen and stables who may not typically race in Tulsa.

“We’re hopeful that this increase will help attract new participants and encourage horsemen to take a second look at Fair Meadows,” said Krissy Bamberg, Executive Director of OQHRA. “It’s a beautiful venue with a lot of potential.”

Fair Meadows continues to serve a vital role in Oklahoma’s horse racing ecosystem, as races run in Tulsa directly impact the Tulsa Area Tribal Purse Fund—a purse supplement fund generated from area tribal casinos. This fund is essential in maintaining purse levels at both Fair Meadows and Will Rogers Downs. A strong racing schedule in Tulsa ensures these funds continue to benefit the entire state.

“For Oklahoma horse racing to remain viable, we need full fields and strong cards at Fair Meadows,” Bamberg added. “This track supports the bigger picture, and we’re excited to see momentum building in Tulsa again.”

The recently renovated Fair Meadows facility now includes a beautiful outdoor plaza, perfect for families and fans who enjoy watching the races in a relaxed, picnic-style setting. In a nod to the nostalgic charm of racing’s past, the track will also feature live acoustic music on weekends, creating an inviting atmosphere for spectators of all ages.

Pre-Entry Hair Testing Required for All Horses
All horses entered to race during the 2025 Fair Meadows meet will be required to undergo pre-entry hair testing. Testing will begin on April 30, and one negative test will be valid for the entire meet.

Horses that return a positive hair test will not be eligible for re-testing and will be ineligible to enter at FMT in 2025.

Hair testing will be administered by OQHRA.

Testing will be available at Remington Park through the end of May, and then will be conducted at Fair Meadows thereafter.

When scheduling and conducting tests, it is important to specify that the test is for Fair Meadows, so results are correctly reported. Call or text (405) 881-5120.

Stall applications are due by May 5, 2025.
CLICK HERE for the condition book, stall application, and all race meet information.

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