Racing News
TEXAS THOROUGHBREDS PACKED A PUNCH IN THE SEVEN TEXAS CHAMPIONS DAY STAKES AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Direct Dial and Ima Discreet Lady Returned With Back-to-Back Stakes Wins this Season
HOUSTON, TX - Sam Houston Race Park saluted accredited Texas-breds Saturday, March 20 with seven Texas Champions Day stakes. It was an exceptional renewal of the annual racing event with many compelling story lines. Several undisputed favorites did not disappoint and there were plenty of impressive performances from first-time stakes winners. From the $100,000 Spirit of Texas to the final stakes on the card, the $100,000 Yellow Rose, there were thrills for each of the connections as well as racing fans in Houston and those watching via simulcasting.
SEVEN TEXAS CHAMPIONS STAKES TO BE CONTESTED ON SATURDAY, MARCH 20 AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Purses for Each of the Features for Texas-bred Boosted to $100,000 This Year
HOUSTON, TX- Sam Houston Race Park will present seven stakes on Saturday, March 20 saluting accredited Texas-breds. Since 1994, Texas Champions Day, with features on both the main track and Connally Turf Course, has served as a tribute to the breeders, owners and Thoroughbreds in the Lone Star state.
THE 2021 QUARTER HORSE SEASON AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Stakes Named for Prominent Texas Horsemen John Buchanan and Jesse Yoakum
TEXAS THOROUGHBREDS TOOK CENTER STAGE ON TEXAS PREVIEW NIGHT AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
By Martha Claussen
HOUSTON, TX- Sam Houston Race Park hosted a successful edition of Texas Preview tonight, one week later than originally planned. The winter storm that rocked Texas with sub-freezing temperatures and icy road conditions forced the cancelation of the entire week of racing at the northwest Houston racetrack.
FIVE TEXAS PREVIEW NIGHT STAKES TO BE CONTESTED ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Special Early Post Time of 5:40 pm (CT) Set for the 12-Race Card
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK ANNOUNCES PURSE INCREASES FOR THE 2021 THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON
Boosts for Both Dirt and Turf Overnight Races Will Begin on Wednesday, February 17
LETRUSKA STEALS THE SHOW IN THE GRADE 3, $300,000 HOUSTON LADIES CLASSIC
Spooky Channel Defeats Solid Field of Turf Specialists in the Grade 3, $200,000 Connally Turf Cup
