Roses to Ribbons Horse Fair to be Held at Sam Houston
A unique horse fair showcasing Thoroughbreds that are finished with their racing career and ready to start a new career will be held at Sam Houston Race Park March 4.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| January 29 | Houston Ladies Classic S. (G3) | $400,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 29 | John B. Connally Turf Cup S. (G3T) | $200,000a | 4&up | 12f T | Results & Video |
| January 29 | Frontier Utilities Turf Sprint S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| January 29 | Space City S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 29 | Houston Distaff S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 11 | Houston Turf S. R | $50,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 11 | Sam Houston Sprint Cup S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 18 | Jim's Orbit S. R | $65,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 18 | Two Altazano S. R | $65,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Maxxam Gold Cup S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Texas Heritage S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Bucharest Turf Sprint S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Jersey Lilly Turf S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 10 | Bara Lass S. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 10 | San Jacinto Turf S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 11 | Yellow Rose S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 11 | Richard King Turf S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 13 | Groovy S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 13 | Spirit of Texas S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 14 | Star of Texas S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 8f | Results & Video |
Weekend Stakes Rundown: Fair Grounds in the Spotlight
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- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky Oaks, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
Each week BloodHorse.com looks forward to the weekend's biggest races. This week we have a full slate of stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, a Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep at Aqueduct Racetrack, and more.
Trainer Stuart Earns Career Victory 1,000
Southwest-based trainer Clinton Stuart picked up the 1,000th victory of his career Feb. 20 when he sent out Stewart Levine and Curtis Culver's Crossbow Star to a victory in a maiden-claiming race at Sam Houston Race Park.
Unbridled Mo Upsets 'Chatterbox' in Houston Ladies
Red Oak Stable's homebred Unbridled Mo played the upsetter Jan. 29 in the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3).
Bigger Picture Tops Maker Trifecta in Connally Turf Cup
For the fourth year in a row, trainer Mike Maker saddled the winner of the John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (G3T) at Sam Houston Race Park as Bigger Picture crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths in front.
Maker Seeks Fourth Straight Connally Turf Cup Win
Trainer Mike Maker has won the past three editions of the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup (G3T) at Same Houston Race Park and he's coming with a loaded hand seeking a fourth straight score Jan. 29.
Crawford Named Sam Houston Racing Secretary
With the start of its upcoming meet just a month away, Sam Houston Race Park has tabbed Matthew Crawford as its new Racing Secretary.
Texas Will Race at Least Through February
With an early deadline rescinded, Texas racetracks will run through the end of the month. Meanwhile another racing commission vote on historical racing is coming Feb. 18.
Da Big Hoss Sets Course Record in Turf Cup
Skychai Racing's Da Big Hoss got a perfect trip and made the most of it Jan. 30 at Sam Houston Race Park.
Forever Unbridled Claims Ladies Classic
Forever Unbridled continued her recent run of good form Jan. 30, taking over from pacesetter and defending race winner Cassatt to claim the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic (gr. III) at Sam Houston Race Park.
Keeneland Adds Sales Associate
Keeneland announced Jan. 26 that Jesse Ullery will join the sales department as a sales associate.
Houston Racetrack Owner Dies in Accident
Shawn Hurwitz, CEO of Sam Houston Race Park, was killed in a Sunday morning boating accident.
Deal Apparently Reached on Texas Funding
Texas lawmakers have apparently agreed to temporarily fund the Texas Racing Commission, allowing horse racing in the state to resume after a one-day shut down.
TTA: Don't Repeal Historical Racing Rules
The Texas Thoroughbred Association has asked racing regulators to drop efforts to repeal rules they adopted last year to govern historical race wagering at tracks in the state.
Chapa Allegedly Committed Same Offense in '14
Already facing charges for allegedly carrying an electrical device during a winning ride in a stakes in January, jockey Roman Chapa is now accused of the same violation in the same race with the same horse in 2014.
Sam Houston Reports Increased Handle
Total handle for the recently concluded 32-day Thoroughbred meet at Sam Houston Race Park increased more than 15% to $51,258,598 in 2015 compared with the 2014 meet, as average daily handle improved a fourth straight year.
Jockey Chapa's Fine Increased to $100,000
Texas Racing Commission executive director Chuck Trout has imposed a $100,000 fine on jockey Roman Chapa, who was initially fined $25,000 and suspended five years after it was determined he carried an electrical device.
Five-Year Suspension, $25,000 Fine for Chapa
The Texas Racing Commission has suspended jockey Roman Chapa five years and fined him $25,000 after stewards determined he carried an electrical shocking device while riding Quiet Acceleration to victory in a stakes.
Chapa Remains Suspended; Feb. 27 Hearing Set
A Feb. 27 hearing date has been set by the Texas Racing Commission in the case of Roman Chapa, who faces allegations that he carried an electrical shock device in a winning race at Sam Houston Race Park Jan. 17.
Racehorse Re-Homing Event Set for Sam Houston
The Paddock Foundation, a non-profit organization launched by the Texas Thoroughbred Association to support and advance Thoroughbred aftercare, will hold an event at Sam Houston Race Park next month.
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