Twilight Thursdays
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet
Thursdays May 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursdays June 5, 12, 19, 26
Gates Open 4 p.m. | First Race 5 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays return with live 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!
Event Details:
- $2 select domestic beer (The Paddock Bar)
- Live music on the Paddock Plaza Stage
- Food Trucks
Event Information:
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Gates & Post Times
Twilight Thursdays | May 8, 15, 22, 29 | Gates Open 4 p.m.
Twilight Thursdays | June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Gates Open 4 p.m.
| Race | Post Time | Wagering |
| 1 | 5:00PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 2 | 5:29PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 |
| 3 | 5:58PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 DC6 |
| 4 | 6:27PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5 |
| 5 | 6:56PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 |
| 6 | 7:25PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 |
| 7 | 7:54PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD |
| 8 | 8:23PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 |
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Twilight Thursdays – September Meet
Thursdays September 11, 18, 25
Gates Open TBD | First Race TBD
Twilight Thursdays return with live Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in The Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the September Meet!
Event Details:
- $2 select domestic beer (The Paddock Bar)
- Live music on the Paddock Plaza Stage
- Food Trucks
Event Information:
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