Sam Houston Plans $1.7M in Stakes for 2014
Sam Houston Race Park will offer $1.7 million in stakes for its 2014 Thoroughbred meet, which spans 32 days from Jan. 17-March 11.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18 | Bara Lass S. R | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 18 | San Jacinto S. R | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 18 | Yellow Rose S. R | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 19 | Star of Texas S. R | $100,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 19 | Richard King S. R | $50,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| January 19 | Spirit of Texas S. R | $50,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 19 | Groovy S. R | $50,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| January 26 | John B. Connally Turf Cup S. (gr. III) | $200,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| January 26 | Houston Ladies Classic S. | $400,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 26 | Champion Energy Services S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| January 26 | Allen's Landing S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 2 | Bucharest S. R | $50,000g | 4&up | 5f T | Results & Video |
| February 9 | Tomball S. R | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 16 | Two Altazano S. R | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
| February 16 | Jim's Orbit S. R | $75,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
| February 23 | Jersey Village S. R | $50,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 2 | Maxxam Gold Cup H. | $100,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 2 | Texas Heritage S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 8f | Results & Video |
| March 2 | Sam Houston Sprint Cup S. | $50,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 2 | Jersey Lilly S. | $50,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| March 16 | Spring Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge S. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
Penn Mile Boosts PNGI 'Big Event' Program
The inaugural $500,000 Penn Mile June 1 helped Penn National Gaming Inc. continue a trend of sharp gains in pari-mutuel handle on "big event" programs at the company's racetracks.
Swift Warrior Makes the Pace to Take Connally
Swift Warrior made his first-ever start at Sam Houston Race Park a successful one Jan. 26, when he beat nine rivals in the John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) in a pacesetting effort.
Joyful Victory Sets Track Mark at Sam Houston
A freshened Joyful Victory was too much to handle for her rivals in the inaugural $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic at Sam Houston Race Park on the night of Jan. 26, setting a track record while drawing away for an easy win.
Inaugural Houston Ladies Classic Has Style
The inaugural running of the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic -- -the richest race run at Sam Houston Race Park since it opened in 1994 -- -will feature round three for rivals Joyful Victory and Brushed by a Star.
Sam Houston Meet to Open Jan. 18
Sam Houston Race Park will open its 20th live racing season when it kicks off its 2013 meet on Friday, Jan. 18, with average daily purses in excess of $165,000
Penn Gaming Tracks Stagger Night Post Times
Three Thoroughbred tracks comprising much of the nighttime simulcast market over the next few months have announced a coordinated plan to reschedule their post times beginning with live racing on Dec. 26.
Sam Houston Revamps Stakes Schedule
Sam Houston Race Park revamps stakes schedule for 2013, offers "Ship Assist" program for owners who start horse in Houston Ladies Classic and undercard stakes.
Sam Houston to Offer Free Admission
Sam Houston Race Park will offer free admission starting May 20.
Pinnacle to Buy Majority Share in Retama Park
Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment said April 26 one of its subsidiaries has an agreement to purchase a 75.5% interest in Retama Park, which is located near San Antonio, Texas.
Sam Houston Reports Gains for 2012 Meet
Sam Houston Race Park reported a 35% increase in live pari-mutuel handle and a 40% jump in attendance for its 31-day Thoroughbred meet, which ended March 12.
Cease Ends Stakes Drought in Maxxam Gold Cup
Cease closed ground in the final stages of the $150,000 Maxxam Gold Cup and took command to earn his first black-type victory on the night of March 3 at Sam Houston Race Park.
Papaw Bodie Surges to Connally Turf Cup Win
Making his stakes debut in the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup, favored Papaw Bodie surged to the lead in upper stretch to post a convincing win at Sam Houston Race Park on the night of Jan. 28.
Proceed Bee Stands Out in Connally Turf Cup
Proceed Bee is the obvious choice in the Jan. 28 John B. Connally Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park. But he will face some still competition from the likes of several other promising horses.
Sam Houston Gears Up for 2012 Meet
Sam Houston Race Park will launch Thoroughbred racing in Texas for 2012 with average daily purses of $160,000, highest in the track's 18-year history.
Sam Houston Meet to Open Jan. 20
Sam Houston Race Park will open its 19th annual live racing season Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
PNGI Says Ballot Question Key to Texas Plans
Penn National Gaming Inc. officials said April 21 they believe if the question of racetrack video lottery terminals makes the ballot in Texas it has a good chance to pass.
No Catching Z Humor in Maxxam Gold Cup
Z Humor went gate to wire to win the $150,000 Maxxam Gold Cup at Sam Houston Race Park on the night of March 5, turning back a serious challenge in the stretch for an 11-1 upset.
Poll: Texas Voters Support Racetrack Slots
A statewide poll conducted by Baselice and Associates shows 64% of Texans support slot machines at racetracks and Indian reservations.
Stately Victor Returns to Turf in Connally
Florida invader Stately Victor returns to the lawn for the first time since last summer when he takes on eight rivals in the $200,000 John B. Connally Turf Cup Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park Jan. 29.
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