Texas Racing Is Holding Steady
(Austin, Texas - Thursday, August 24, 2023) - Despite some news outlets and individuals attempting to paint an inaccurate picture of the Texas horse racing industry as being in dire straits or near collapse, those reports are simply not true. In fact, the Texas racing and breeding industries are holding strong in spite of less-than-ideal circumstances that were thrust upon them by an attempt at federal regulation that contradicts Texas statute. Full Story

Statement on EHV-1 Outbreak in Grayson County: Texas Racing Commission Takes Steps to Address EVH-1 Outbreak
(Austin, Texas - Saturday, April 29, 2023) - The Texas Racing Commission's priority is to provide the ability for all participants in Texas horseracing to safely engage in the sport. With the announcement of the outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) (neurologic form) in Grayson County, Texas yesterday by the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas racetracks have been notified they should closely review health certificates from Grayson County, surrounding counties and across Texas and exercise caution when making the determination as to whether they should stable horses during the current Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred meets. Full Story

Steve Sexton Mile Headlines 2023 Stakes Schedule At Lone Star Park
(Grand Prairie, Texas - Monday, April 10, 2023) - The Thoroughbred Racing Season at Lone Star Park will begin Thursday, April 13, 2023, with 44 live racing days and will conclude July 4. The calendar features live racing on Thursdays and Fridays at 6:35 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day at 1:35 p.m. and special twilight post times of 5:00 p.m. on July 3 and July 4. Full Story