150th Kentucky Derby
May 4th, 2024
May 7

Kentucky Derby Day at Sam Houston Race Park

Live American Quarter Horse Racing continues on Saturday May 7th. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for more info! The first post time for Sam Houston Race Park will be at 10:30am.

Early Bird Wagering (Friday and Saturday) from 7:30am until Gates Open

 

General Admission: $8

$5 for Children under 13 and Seniors over 62

 

Advance Wagering will be available on Friday for Saturday’s entire Churchill Downs card.

 

Churchill Downs First Post is 9:30 a.m.

 

Gates open at 9:00am, and Admission fees will start at 9:30 a.m.

First SHRP race at 10:30a.m.

 

Kentucky Derby will run at approximately at 5:57 p.m. (local)

 

Programs and Racing Forms 

Friday's Program & Racing Form will be available by 2:00 pm on Thursday.

Saturday's Program & Racing Form will be available by 2:00 pm on Friday.
 

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Event Times

  • Gates: 9:00am
    Live Racing: 10:30 AM

Ticket Prices

General Admission: $8
Senior (62+) $5
Children (ages 4-12) $5
Children 3 and Under FREE

 

Additional Seating Options:

Reserved Counter Seat: - SOLD OUT

Finish Line Boxes: - SOLD OUT

3 Person Box: $18

4 Person Box: $24

5 Person Box: $30

Winner’s Circle Restaurant Experience Include Admission: $54.00 - SOLD OUT

Includes: Admission, Buffet (Tax & Gratuity) and Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Winner’s Circle Restaurant Experience Does Not Include Admission: $50.00 - SOLD OUT

Includes: Buffet (Tax & Gratuity) and Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Call for Ticket Purchase

281-807-8760

2022 Derby Hat Contest

  • 1st place - $500
  • 2nd place - Winner’s Circle Restaurant Certificate for 4
  • 3rd place - Winner’s Circle Restaurant Certificate for 2

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Must be 18+ to participate

Judging Based On Creativity, Craftsmanship & Derby Glamor

Registration – 2pm – 4pm on the center club level

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