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LEGENDARY BUDWEISER CLYDSDALES COMING TO SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK TOMORROW

The Park Welcomes the Famous Budweiser Clydesdales For Special Evening Featuring Public Meet & Greet, Free Photos & Performance During Live Racing on Thursday, February 25, 2010

    

HOUSTON (February 24, 2010)—Sam Houston Race Park (www.shrp.com) along with Anheuser-Busch and Silver Eagle Distributors are proud to bring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales to The Park for a one-night-only event on Thursday, February 25, 2010. 
           
The Clydesdales, which feature a hitch of 10 Clydesdales along with lead driver Pete Petersen, plus their trusty companion, a 2-year-old Dalmatian named King, will participate in a public “meet and greet” beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Fans of all ages will receive a complimentary photo courtesy of Coady Photography with the legendary horses as well as see a special performance on the track during live racing events.  The performance will take place at approximately 8:15 p.m. weather permitting.  Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; first post is at 7 p.m.

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