{"id":894891,"date":"2025-10-10T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sam-houston-race-park-announces-2026-thoroughbred-stakes-schedule\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:00:08","slug":"sam-houston-race-park-announces-2026-thoroughbred-stakes-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sam-houston-race-park-announces-2026-thoroughbred-stakes-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK ANNOUNCES 2026 THOROUGHBRED STAKES SCHEDULE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Opening Day for the Thoroughbred Meet Slated for Friday, January 2, 2026<\/span><\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n HOUSTON<\/span>, Oct. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Sam Houston Race Park will kick off its 32nd <\/sup>live racing season on\u00a0Friday, January\u00a02, 2026.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0A total of 21 stakes with purses totaling\u00a0$2<\/span> million\u00a0<\/b>will be run throughout the 41-day Thoroughbred meet, which continues through\u00a0Saturday, April 4<\/span><\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\n \"Sam
\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Supporting Texas<\/span>-bred racing continues to be an important priority for the northwest Houston racetrack. Two stakes, the $75,000 Darby’s Daughter\u00a0<\/b>for 3-year-old fillies and the\u00a0$75,000<\/span>My Dandy Stakes<\/span><\/b>\u00a0for 3-year-old colts and geldings will be contested on opening weekend. These stakes kick off the\u00a0Clarence Scharbauer Jr.<\/span> Texas\u00a0Stallion Stakes Series<\/b>\u00a0for 3-year-olds.<\/p>\n

The annual\u00a0Houston Racing Festival<\/b>\u00a0is set for\u00a0Saturday<\/b>, January 24<\/span><\/b>with a\u00a01:00 pm<\/span><\/b>\u00a0first post. Five stakes will be contested, anchored by the\u00a0$300<\/span>,000\u00a0Houston Ladies Classic (G3)\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0the\u00a0$200,000<\/span> John B. Connally Turf<\/b>.\u00a0 The\u00a0$100,000<\/span> Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile, $75,000<\/span> Bara Lass,\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0$75,000 Groovy Stakes\u00a0<\/b>will be included on the undercard.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Texas Preview Day<\/b>\u00a0follows with five stakes for Texas<\/span>-breds on\u00a0Saturday, February 14<\/span><\/b>. The event serves as important preparation for\u00a0Texas Champions Day<\/b>, with seven stakes races on\u00a0Saturday, March 21<\/span><\/b>.<\/p>\n

\n
\n Bryan Pettigrew<\/span>
\n <\/b>, Sam Houston Race Park’s Vice President and General Manager,\u00a0<\/b>looks forward to a season filled with quality racing and an enhanced promotions, handicapping contests and special events. Live racing will take place on Fridays at 6:30 pm<\/span> and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm<\/span> (Central).<\/b>\u00a0 “We’re thrilled to kick off a new racing season designed to engage horseplayers of all experience levels, along with exciting promotions and family-friendly events. With the launch of our new rewards program, Penn Play<\/b>, we’re introducing enhanced amenities and exclusive benefits for our valued guests.”<\/p>\n

Sam Houston Race Park Racing Secretary Mike Acton<\/span> shared,\u00a0“We’re excited to welcome back our returning owners for the 2026 season in Houston<\/span>, as well as those joining us for the first time. We’re pleased to see a few new faces in the mix this year, and we’re looking forward to a strong season of competitive Thoroughbred racing.”<\/p>\n

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\n Horsemen News
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\n <\/b>
\n Stall applications for the upcoming Thoroughbred meet are due by<\/b>\u00a0Friday,<\/b>October 31<\/b> and can be accessed on the Sam Houston Race Park Stall Application Page<\/a>\u00a0or by contacting Racing Secretary Mike Acton<\/span> at mike.acton@pennentertainment.com<\/a>\u00a0or 405-886-6168. The Sam Houston Race Park barn area will open on Monday, December 1<\/span><\/b> with training hours set to commence on Wednesday, December 3<\/span>.<\/b> The first condition book will be available in mid-October and further information about the season can be accessed on the Horsemen’s Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Horsemen interested in joining the Sam Houston Race Park Text Message program can text “Updates” to 833-735-1022 for the latest Sam Houston<\/span> horse racing news. This new communications platform provides Entry Deadlines, Race Changes, and other important information for Horsemen and Horsewomen.<\/p>\n

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\n 2026 Sam Houston Race Park Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule<\/u>
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\n Saturday, January 3\u00a0 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Darby’s Daughter **\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo F- 5.5 Furlongs\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 My Dandy Stakes **\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo C&G- 5.5 Furlongs<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Saturday, January 24\u00a0 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n Houston Racing Festival\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up F&M- 1 1\/16 Mile\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $200,000 John B. Connally Turf\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up- 1 1\/2 Mile (T)\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $100,000 Bob Bork Texas Turf Mile\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo- 1 Mile (T)\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Bara Lass Stakes\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo Texas-bred Fillies- 6 Furlongs\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Groovy Stakes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo Texas-bred- 6 furlongs<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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\n Saturday, February 14\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n Texas Preview Day for Texas-breds<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Jim’s Orbit **\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo C&G- 6 Furlongs\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Two Altazano **\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo F- 6 Furlongs<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $77,000 David E. Hooper Stakes<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4yo & up- 7 Furlongs<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $77,000 Miss Bluebonnet Turf\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up F&M- 1 Mile (T)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $77,000 Sunlit Song Turf Stakes\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up- 1 1\/16 Miles (T)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Saturday, March 7 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $40,000 Texas-Six Shooter Arabian Stakes\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4& up Arabians -1 1\/16 Miles (T)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Saturday, March 21\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n Texas Champions Day\u00a0for Texas-breds<\/b><\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $102,000 TTA Derby\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo C&G- 1 Mile and 70 yards<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $102,000 TTA Oaks\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 3yo F- 1 Mile and 70 yards<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Richard King\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up- 1 1\/8 Mile (T)\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 San Jacinto\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up F&M- 1 1\/16 Mile (T)\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Spirit of Texas\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up- 6 Furlongs\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Yellow Rose Stakes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up F&M- 6 furlongs\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $75,000 Star of Texas\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4&up- 1 Mile<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n Saturday, March 28 <\/b>
\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n $40,000 Yellow Rose Arabian Stakes\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n 4& up Arabians -1 Mile (T)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\n ** Clarence Scharbaurer, Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series <\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n
\n About Sam Houston Race Park
<\/u>
\n <\/b>Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing and entertainment facility, located just 15 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Owned by Penn Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ \u2013 PENN), the racetrack, which opened in 1994, offers a variety of attractions for businesses, group outings and families during racing and the off-season. The track is best known for its award-winning dining and features multiple areas for fans looking for casual to upscale dining options including its Winner’s Circle Restaurant, Jockey Club, Luxury Suites and Pavilion Centre. For more information or tickets to upcoming live racing, concerts and events, please visit www.shrp.com<\/a> or follow on: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, TikTok<\/a> or YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos:\u00a0 Jack Coady Photography<\/p>\n

\n Media Contact:<\/b>
\n
\n David Palomo<\/span>
\n
\n david.palomo@pennentertainment.com<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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