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Birzer Now Has 1,000 Prairie Meadows Wins

Birzer Now Has 1,000 Prairie Meadows Wins

Alex Birzer became the second jockey to win 1,000 races at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino June 24 when he won the fourth race with Lazeka.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Justin Shepherd to Miss Rest of Oaklawn Meet

Jockey Justin Shepherd will miss the remainder of the Oaklawn Park meet after suffering a broken left shoulder and five broken ribs in a riding accident March 1.

 Friday, March 02, 2012

Alex Birzer Collects 2,000th Win

Jockey Alex Birzer collected the 2,000th victory of his career when he guided Watomgo to a neck victory in the seventh race at Prairie Meadows on the night of June 4.

 Saturday, June 05, 2010

Prairie Meadows Cancels Thoroughbred Races

Prairie Meadows canceled its final four Thoroughbred races Friday after jockeys said a dip in the racing surface made conditions unsafe to ride.

 Saturday, September 10, 2005

Schedule Switch Results in Wagering Decline at Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows' 47-day spring meet saw overall betting drop 28% after switching from racing Monday afternoons, when it had strong simulcast betting, to Thursday evenings.

 Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Patton's Victory Marches to Fifth Season Win

Marching from gate to wire, Patton's Victory held off Colorful Tour by a length Wednesday in the $100,000 Fifth Season Stakes for older horses at Oaklawn Park's "Racing Festival of the South."

 Wednesday, April 09, 2003