A total of 22 stakes with purses totaling $2.5 million will take place throughout the 42-day Thoroughbred meet at Sam Houston Race Park, which begins its 31st live racing season Friday, Jan. 3.
The annual Houston Racing Festival is set for Saturday, Jan. 25, with five stakes, anchored by the GIII Houston Ladies Classic and the GIII John B. Connally Turf.
“We are committed to presenting an exciting racing season and engaging horseplayers, no matter their level of experience,” said Bryan Pettigrew, Sam Houston Race Park's Vice President and General Manager. “Our goal in hosting live racing and promotions is to create a festive atmosphere for both racing enthusiasts and casual fans. On Friday nights in addition to the live music, we have added college nights offering students, alumni and fans of local universities a place to come and celebrate their schools.”
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