Eli Young Band
Saturday, April 19, 2025 
5th Annual Peel For A Purpose Crawfish Festival

Eli Young Band

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Derby FEST
May 3, 2025

DERBY FEST AT THE SHOWGROUNDS

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Corgi Races
Saturday, May 10, 2025

6th Annual - Corgi Dog Races

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Sam Houston Race Park Grandstand

SHRP

Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing, dining and entertainment destination located 20 miles from downtown Houston.  Enjoy the thrill of live horse racing, exciting simulcasting action from around the world, family events, and concerts.

Upcoming Events

Quarter Horse Meet

Thursday, April 24

Opening Day For Quarter Horse Meet

Gates Open at 3:00pm

Don’t miss the excitement of live racing, promotions and various food and beverage specials from April 24 to June 14 (Thursday, Friday & Saturdays).

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Derby FEST

Saturday, May 3

2025 Derby Fest at the Showgrounds

SHRP North and South Gates open at 9:00 AM | Showgrounds gates open at 10:00 AM | First post time for SHRP at 10:30 AM

The ultimate Kentucky Derby experience at the Showgrounds held in the infield of Sam Houston Race Park. This will be Houston's largest and most exciting Derby celebration, offering a day filled with live music, DJs, and an electrifying atmosphere, all complemented by jumbo screens to catch every moment of the race action.

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Corgi Races

Saturday, May 10

Quarter Horse Meet & Corgi Races

Gates Open at 5:00pm

Don’t miss the excitement of live racing, promotions and various food and beverage specials from April 24 to June 14 (Thursday, Friday & Saturdays).

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HOUSTON'S BEST BET!

Simulcast Watch & Wager! Gates Open Wednesday - Sunday At 10:30AM. 

Dining experiences

Winner's Circle Experience

Dine-In

Winner's Circle Experience

Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Meet

The Winner's Circle Experience is open for dinning every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during live race meet.  Sam Houston Race Park offers guests in the Winner's Circle a multi-tiered seating arrangement close to the action.  The restaurant has a fantastic view of the track and guests will be provided a server.  

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Jockey Club

Private Dining

Jockey Club

Member's only

Jockey Club is The Park’s private, member’s-only club with fantastic view of the park. It is the perfect dining, wagering, viewing, and elegant dining experience to accompany live racing events providing guests with a casual lunch or dinner buffet featuring tempting selections of seafood, gourmet pastas, and brunch menu items as well as rich entrees, carving stations, and gourmet dessert selections. 

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The Whole Scoop

Fast DinE-In

Concessions

Fast Dine-In

Grab a tasty meal at our concession stands! Enjoy pizza at Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!, hot dogs from RailDogs, or a spice bite at Tio's Longshot Cafe. For a sweet treat, visit The Whole Scoop, or stop by Paddock Concessions for your favorites. With six great options, we've got your hunger covered! Whether you're here for a snack or a full meal, there's something for every craving. Come explore all the flavors we have to offer!

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Park Hours

SIMULCAST                HOURS: Jan - Dec

Mon-Tues: Closed

Wed: Gates Open 10:30am–10:00pm*

Thur: Gates Open 10:30am–11:00pm*

Fri-Sat: Gates Open 10:30am–11:30pm*

Sun: Gates Open 10:30am–10:00pm*

*Approximate

Thoroughbred Meet Hours: Jan 3 - Apr 6

Mon-Tues: Closed

Wed: No Live Racing

Thur: No Live Racing

Fri: Gates Open 5:30pm–11:30pm*

Post Time: 6:30pm

Sat-Sun: Gates Open 11:30am–5:30pm* 

Post Time 1:00pm

*Approximate

Quarter Horse      Hours: Apr 24 - Jun 14

Mon-Tues: Closed

Wed: No Live Racing

Thur: Gates Open 3:30pm–11:30pm*

Post Time: 4:30pm

Fri-Sat: Gates Open 5:30pm–11:30pm*

Post Time: 6:30pm

Sun: No Live Racing 

*Approximate

Special Post Time Afternoon Racing: May 3, May 17, June 7 | Holiday Mondays Post time: 1:00PM

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