The 2006 Sam Houston Race Park Quarter Horse meet kicked off Friday, June 23, 2006.

American Quarter Horse racing returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Friday, June 23 and continues Friday through Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday through September 9. Opening weekend will include exciting American Quarter Horse races and the tenth annual Bud light Texas Music Explosion, presented by 93Q KKBQ, KTHT Country Legends, US Smokeless Tobacco Company, Coca-Cola Company and Joe Myers Ford, Mazda and Kia.

Bring the entire family to Sam Houston Race Park for an all-American Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, July 4, as the northwest Houston racetrack hosts a special day of racing and festivities. July 4th events will include kids’ activities and the Gallery Furniture Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Post time for live Quarter Horse racing on Tuesday is 5:00 p.m. and the exciting and patriotic fireworks display will begin following live racing over the Infield around 9:30 p.m. The Infield offers a fabulous view of the colorful show over the lake and families are welcome to lounge on the grassy area, which also features the children’s activities, concession stands and mutuel clerks for wagering on the ten live Quarter Horse races.