Mike Acton

Pending the approval of the Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) in December, Sam Houston Race Park will kick off its 2025 live racing season on Friday, Jan. 3 and will conclude on Apr. 6. Stall applications for the upcoming Thoroughbred meet are due by Friday, Nov. 1 and can be accessed on the Sam Houston Race Park website or by contacting racing secretary Mike Acton at mike.acton@pennentertainment.com or (281) 807-8780. The Sam Houston Race Park barn area will open on Monday, Dec. 2 with training hours set to commence on Tuesday,...

Veteran racing official Mike Acton has been hired as Sam Houston Race Park's track's Racing Secretary. He assumed the role on Feb. 3 and will serve in the same capacity at Retama Park and Zia Park during their respective meets this year. "Mike is an experienced racing professional who has deep connections in our region that will serve the industry well," Sam Houston Vice President and General Manager Dwight Berube said. Acton most recently served as the Racing Secretary at both Remington Park and Lone Star Park. "I am going...