On May 29th, Eureka Downs will host Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the race meet will be non-parimutuel. No wagering will be allowed, but what will be allowed is: people having fun, spectators enjoying the sun, eating hot dogs and drinking lemonade, and most of all, watching the horse races. Heck, you might be able to bet your neighbor a hot dog or coke. Who knows, you might not have to pay for lunch.
The first race will begin at 1:00 on May 29th. Check out www.eurekadowns for more information. Come out an enjoy the fun.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Visit Us in 2010!
Did the State of Kansas let you down by deciding to raise your taxes instead of passing the new gaming bill that would keep horse and dog tracks open and contributing millions to the State's coffers? Don't worry...Eureka Downs hasn't let you down. You can still get your fill of live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing during 2010. We may not be able to offer pari-mutuel betting but we can still offer all the great family fun that comes with life horse racing. The 2010 season kicks off this Saturday May, 29 and continues June 5, 12, 19, July 3, 4, 17, 24, 25, and 31. Post time is 1:00pm and the gates open at 11:30am so come early and get close parking as the lot has been known to fill up fast.
Experience the anticipation of the race at the paddock as you watch the horses being saddled and the jockeys mounting up. Feel the tension rise as the pony horses parade horse and rider in front of the grandstands. When the bell rings, the starting gates fly back, and the announcers voice booms from the speakers "AND THEY ARE OFF" you better have already picked your spot on the fence at the finish line because viewing from track side gets you so close to the action you can feel the energy as the horses thunder by.
So being track side isn't your style... that's ok too as Eureka Downs offers admission to the smoke free, air conditioned Turf Club with a birds eye view of the entire track for only $20. Great food and drinks are served in both the Turf Club and the concourse below. Live video streams in to the concourse and the Braden Room if you want a break from the outside action, but trust me... when you can be so close to it all there is no other place you will want to be.
Keep up-to-date with the happenings at Eureka Downs at www.eurekadowns.com or better yet, just make plans to spend part of your summer with us in Eureka!
Experience the anticipation of the race at the paddock as you watch the horses being saddled and the jockeys mounting up. Feel the tension rise as the pony horses parade horse and rider in front of the grandstands. When the bell rings, the starting gates fly back, and the announcers voice booms from the speakers "AND THEY ARE OFF" you better have already picked your spot on the fence at the finish line because viewing from track side gets you so close to the action you can feel the energy as the horses thunder by.
So being track side isn't your style... that's ok too as Eureka Downs offers admission to the smoke free, air conditioned Turf Club with a birds eye view of the entire track for only $20. Great food and drinks are served in both the Turf Club and the concourse below. Live video streams in to the concourse and the Braden Room if you want a break from the outside action, but trust me... when you can be so close to it all there is no other place you will want to be.
Keep up-to-date with the happenings at Eureka Downs at www.eurekadowns.com or better yet, just make plans to spend part of your summer with us in Eureka!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
2010 RACE SEASON IS HERE!!!
It is official.....Eureka Downs will have live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred races in 2010! There will be no parimutuel betting but the excitement of live horses racing is still a huge draw. Races will be held on:
Gates open at 11:30am and post time is 1:00pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, Kids under 14 and Senior Citizens are $5. KQHRA members can get in for $5 by showing their membership card.
10 Day passes can be purchased for $55.
Seating is available in the air conditioned smoke free Turf Club for $20.
Keep your eyes open as more information develops in regards to the 2010 race season. Information will be posted to this blog, the website at www.eurekadowns.com and the Eureka Downs Facebook page.
Thanks for your support over they years. We look forward to seeing you at the track for the 128th consecutive year of LIVE HORSE RACING in Eureka Kansas!!
- May 29
- June 5, 12, 19
- July 3, 4, 17, 24, 25 and 31
Gates open at 11:30am and post time is 1:00pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, Kids under 14 and Senior Citizens are $5. KQHRA members can get in for $5 by showing their membership card.
10 Day passes can be purchased for $55.
Seating is available in the air conditioned smoke free Turf Club for $20.
Keep your eyes open as more information develops in regards to the 2010 race season. Information will be posted to this blog, the website at www.eurekadowns.com and the Eureka Downs Facebook page.
Thanks for your support over they years. We look forward to seeing you at the track for the 128th consecutive year of LIVE HORSE RACING in Eureka Kansas!!
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