News & Updates

This will begin with the workouts scheduled for Monday, June 24.

Please note the TXRC is implementing an additional documentation requirement for official works where the trainers sign up for official works the day before or sooner than the work is conducted with the Racing Office and a list is published to racing commission staff by noon the day before the works are scheduled.

FIRE COWBOY CAPTURED THE $280,450 SAM HOUSTON DERBY(G3) NOTCHING HIS SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE VICTORY

<meta charset="UTF-8" />HOUSTON, TX –.There was little reason to doubt that Fire Cowboy's win streak was in jeopardy when he entred the starting gate as the prohibitive favorite in the $280,450 Sam Houston Derby [G3] at Sam Houston Race Park.

DK MARNEY CAPTURES THE $621,810 SAM HOUSTON FUTURITY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Talented Filly Gives Trainer Juan Diaz, Jr. His Fourth Victory in the Richest Championship at Sam Houston Race Park

HOUSTON, TX –Sam Houston Race Park closed out its 30th anniversary live racing season with a stakes-filled card culminating with the running of the richest race of the meet, the $621,810 Sam Houston Futurity (G2). Since itinception in 1994, the 330-yard championship for 2-year-old Quarter Horses has never disappointed in showcasing a mega-talented field and thrilling finish.

QUARTER HORSE STAKES FROM 250 YARDS TO 870 YARDS WILL DELIGHT FANS AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Presentation of the End of the Meet Trophies Will be Made to the Leading Owner, Trainer and Jockey

HOUSTON, TX –Sam Houston Race Park will close out its 2024 live racing season on Saturday, June 15 with eleven Quarter Horse races, beginning at 6:30 pm (CT). Accomplished sprinters and experienced distance runners will display their talent throughout the closing night program. In addition, Sam Houston Race Park will pay tribute to trainer Jesse Yoakum, who was a longtime supporter of Texas racing and Willie Hickman, who played many pivotal roles in the Sam Houston racing office.

FIRE COWBOY GOES FOR HIS SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE VICTORY SATURDAY NIGHT AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK AS THE FAVORITE IN THE $280,450 SAM HOUSTON DERBY(G3)

The 25-Day Quarter Horse Season Wraps with Nine Stakes

HOUSTON, TX –Sam Houston Race Park will close out its 2024 live racing season on Saturday, June 15 with eleven Quarter Horse races, beginning at 6:30 pm (CT). No rain is forecast for the biggest night of the meet with nine stakes to be contested as well as the presentation of the end-of-the-meet honors for the leading owner, trainer, and jockey.

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK QUARTER HORSE LIVE RACING SEASON ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK QUARTER HORSE LIVE RACING SEASON ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15

HOUSTON, TX –Sam Houston Race Park will close out its 30thanniversary  live racing season with a stakes-filled card leading up to the richest race of the meet, the $621,810 Sam Houston Futurity (G2) on Saturday, June 15. Since its first running in 1994, the 330-yard championship for 2-year-old Quarter Horses has thrilled racing fans and rewarded breeders, trainers, and jockeys with a memory that lasts for a lifetime.

JOCKEYS STEWART ELLIOTT AND SON CHRISTOPHER LOOK FORWARD TO A VERY SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY

(Stewart, Lilibeth and their son Christopher Elliott. Photo courtesy Elliott Family)

Grand Prairie, TX (June 10, 2024) -- It is a rarity in professional sports for fathers and sons to achieve excellence in their careers. The Griffeys in baseball; the Mannings in football, the Earnhardts in auto racing, and the Ewings in basketball have impressed generations of sports fans. 

JOCKEY LUIS VIVANCO HAVING A YEAR TO REMEMBER AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK

Special 1:00 pm (Central) Post Set on Saturday June 8

HOUSTON, TX –There are just seven days remaining in the 2024 Sam Houston Race Park live racing season, but the schedule is packed with exciting special events and captivating Quarter Horse action. One of the most anticipated national racing events is set for Saturday, June 8 with the final jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes.

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