May 2026
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Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet!
Mother's Day | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Tables TBD
This Mother's Day, go beyond the ordinary and spoil Mom with a day full of thrills! Create cherished memories with Mom that will last a lifetime. It's a celebration fit for the queen she is!
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet!
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet!
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet | Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet!
Stephen Foster Preview Day | Saturday, May 30 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in six thrilling stakes races that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Feel the adrenaline, witness the skill, and be part of the racing action that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.
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