SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK ANNOUNCES 2026 THOROUGHBRED STAKES SCHEDULE
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) announced its 2026 Thoroughbred stakes schedule. Opening day is Friday, January 2, 2026, beginning a 41-day meet that runs through Saturday, April 4, 2026. The meet features 21 stakes with total purses of $2 million, including opening-weekend $75,000 Darby's Daughter and My Dandy Stakes that start the Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series.
The Houston Racing Festival on January 24 highlights a $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) and $200,000 John B. Connally Turf. Other logistics: barn area opens December 1, 2025, training begins December 3, 2025, and stall applications are due October 31, 2025. The release also notes a new rewards program, Penn Play, and entry/stall contact details for horsemen.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) ha annunciato il calendario dei stakes per i Thoroughbred del 2026. Il giorno di apertura è venerdì 2 gennaio 2026, dando inizio a una stagione di 41 giorni che si conclude sabato 4 aprile 2026. La meeting prevede 21 stakes con total purse di 2 milioni di dollari, inclusi nel weekend di apertura i Darby’s Daughter e My Dandy Stakes da 75.000 dollari che danno il via al Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series. Il Houston Racing Festival del 24 gennaio mette in evidenza un Houston Ladies Classic (G3) da 300.000 dollari e un John B. Connally Turf da 200.000 dollari. Altre informazioni logistiche: l’area delle scuderie apre il 1 dicembre 2025, l’allenamento inizia il 3 dicembre 2025, e le richieste di assegnazione degli stall scadono il 31 ottobre 2025. Il comunicato segnala inoltre un nuovo programma di premi, Penn Play, e i dettagli di contatto per gli ingressi/stall dei fantini.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) anunció su calendario de stakes de pura sangre para 2026. El día de apertura es viernes, 2 de enero de 2026, iniciando una temporada de 41 días que se extiende hasta el sábado, 4 de abril de 2026. La reunión contará con 21 Stakes con purses totales de 2 millones de dólares, incluyendo en el fin de semana de apertura los Darby’s Daughter y My Dandy Stakes de 75,000 dólares que inician la Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series. El Houston Racing Festival del 24 de enero destaca un Houston Ladies Classic (G3) de 300,000 dólares y un John B. Connally Turf de 200,000 dólares. Otras logística: la zona de caballerizas abre el 1 de diciembre de 2025, el entrenamiento comienza el 3 de diciembre de 2025, y las solicitudes de stalls vencen el 31 de octubre de 2025. El comunicado también señala un nuevo programa de recompensas, Penn Play, y los detalles de contacto de entrada/stall para los jinetes.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN)은 2026년 순수마 경주 스테이크 일정을 발표했습니다. 개막일은 2026년 1월 2일 금요일이며, 41일 기간의 시즌이 2026년 4월 4일 토요일까지 이어집니다. 이 시즌은 총상금 200만 달러의 21개의 스테이크를 포함하며, 개막 주말의 Darby’s Daughter와 My Dandy Stakes가 각각 75,000달러로 Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series를 시작합니다. Houston Racing Festival은 1월 24일에 열리며 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) $300,000와 John B. Connally Turf $200,000를 하이라이트합니다. 기타 일정으로는 말우리 지역이 2025년 12월 1일에 문을 열고, 조련은 2025년 12월 3일에 시작하며, 말주인들을 위한 스톨 신청은 2025년 10월 31일에 마감됩니다. 발표에는 또한 새로운 보상 프로그램 Penn Play와 선수/박스 좌석에 대한 연락처가 명시되었습니다.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) a annoncé le calendrier des stakes pour les Pur-sang de 2026. Le jour d’ouverture est le vendredi 2 janvier 2026, démarrant une saison de 41 jours qui se termine le samedi 4 avril 2026. La rencontre comprend 21 stakes avec des purse totaux de 2 millions de dollars, dont le week-end d’ouverture comprend le Darby’s Daughter et le My Dandy Stakes à 75 000 dollars qui lancent la Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series. Le Houston Racing Festival du 24 janvier met en avant un Houston Ladies Classic (G3) à 300 000 dollars et un John B. Connally Turf à 200 000 dollars. Autres informations logistiques : la zone des écuries ouvre le 1er décembre 2025, l’entraînement commence le 3 décembre 2025, et les demandes d’allocation des stalles sont dues le 31 octobre 2025. Le communiqué mentionne également un nouveau programme de récompenses, Penn Play, et les détails de contact pour les chevaux et les écuries.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) hat seinen Kalender für Thoroughbred Stakes 2026 bekannt gegeben. Der Eröffnungstag ist Freitag, der 2. Januar 2026, und eine 41-tägige Saison beginnt, die am Samstag, den 4. April 2026 endet. Die Veranstaltung umfasst 21 Stakes mit Gesamtpreisen von 2 Millionen USD, darunter am Eröffnungswochenende die Darby's Daughter- und My Dandy Stakes mit 75.000 USD, die die Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series einleiten. Das Houston Racing Festival am 24. Januar hebt einen Houston Ladies Classic (G3) von 300.000 USD und einen John B. Connally Turf von 200.000 USD hervor. Weitere Logistik: Das Stallgebiet öffnet am 1. Dezember 2025, das Training beginnt am 3. Dezember 2025, und Stallanträge sind fällig am 31. Oktober 2025. Die Mitteilung weist auch auf ein neues Belohnungsprogramm Penn Play hin und enthält Kontaktinformationen für Horsemen bezüglich Eintritt/Stall.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) أعلن عن جدول سباقات الخيول Thoroughbred لعام 2026. يوم الافتتاح هو الجمعة 2 يناير 2026، ويبدأ موسم مدته 41 يوماً يستمر حتى السبت 4 أبريل 2026. يضم الموسم 21 سباقاً بجوائز إجمالية قدرها 2 مليون دولار، بما في ذلك في عطلة افتتاح الأسبوع سباقات Darby’s Daughter وMy Dandy Stakes بقيمة 75,000 دولار التي بادئة سلسلة Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes. مهرجان هيوستن للسباقات Houston Racing Festival في 24 يناير يسلط الضوء على Houston Ladies Classic (G3) بقيمة 300,000 دولار وJohn B. Connally Turf بقيمة 200,000 دولار. أمور لوجستية أخرى: منطقة الإسطبلات تفتح في 1 ديسمبر 2025، التدريب يبدأ في 3 ديسمبر 2025، وطلبات الاستيلاج/الإسطبلات مستحقة في 31 أكتوبر 2025. كما يشير البيان إلى برنامج مكافآت جديد Penn Play وتفاصيل الاتصال للملاك والفحول.
Sam Houston Race Park (NASDAQ: PENN) 宣布了 2026 年草地纯血马赛事日程。开幕日为 2026 年 1 月 2 日，星期五，将开启为期 41 天 的赛季，持续到 2026 年 4 月 4 日，星期六。
本赛季设有 21 项 Stakes，总奖金为 200 万美元，其中开幕周末的 Darby’s Daughter 和 My Dandy Stakes 各为 75,000 美元，并拉开 Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes Series 的序幕。
Houston Racing Festival 于 1 月 24 日 举行，重点赛事为 Houston Ladies Classic (G3)，奖金 300,000 美元，以及 John B. Connally Turf 200,000 美元。
其他安排：马厩区将于 2025 年 12 月 1 日 开放，训练工作于 2025 年 12 月 3 日 开始，马主/马厩申请（stall）将于 2025 年 10 月 31 日 到期。公告还提及新的奖励计划 Penn Play，以及关于进入/马厩的联系信息。
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Opening Day for the Thoroughbred Meet Slated for Friday, January 2, 2026
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The annual Houston Racing Festival is set for Saturday, January 24 with a 1:00 pm first post. Five stakes will be contested, anchored by the
Texas Preview Day follows with five stakes for
Bryan Pettigrew, Sam Houston Race Park's Vice President and General Manager, looks forward to a season filled with quality racing and an enhanced promotions, handicapping contests and special events. Live racing will take place on Fridays at 6:30 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm (Central). "We're thrilled to kick off a new racing season designed to engage horseplayers of all experience levels, along with exciting promotions and family-friendly events. With the launch of our new rewards program, Penn Play, we're introducing enhanced amenities and exclusive benefits for our valued guests."
Sam Houston Race Park Racing Secretary Mike Acton shared, "We're excited to welcome back our returning owners for the 2026 season in
Horsemen News
Stall applications for the upcoming Thoroughbred meet are due by Friday,October 31 and can be accessed on the Sam Houston Race Park Stall Application Page or by contacting Racing Secretary Mike Acton at mike.acton@pennentertainment.com or 405-886-6168. The Sam Houston Race Park barn area will open on Monday, December 1 with training hours set to commence on Wednesday, December 3. The first condition book will be available in mid-October and further information about the season can be accessed on the Horsemen's Page.
Horsemen interested in joining the Sam Houston Race Park Text Message program can text "Updates" to 833-735-1022 for the latest Sam Houston horse racing news. This new communications platform provides Entry Deadlines, Race Changes, and other important information for Horsemen and Horsewomen.
2026 Sam Houston Race Park Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
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Saturday, January 3 |
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3yo F- 5.5 Furlongs |
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3yo C&G- 5.5 Furlongs |
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Saturday, January 24 |
Houston Racing Festival |
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4&up F&M- 1 1/16 Mile |
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4&up- 1 1/2 Mile (T) |
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3yo- 1 Mile (T) |
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Saturday, February 14 |
Texas Preview Day for |
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3yo C&G- 6 Furlongs |
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3yo F- 6 Furlongs |
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4yo & up- 7 Furlongs |
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4&up F&M- 1 Mile (T) |
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4&up- 1 1/16 Miles (T) |
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Saturday, March 7 |
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4& up Arabians -1 1/16 Miles (T) |
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Saturday, March 21 |
Texas Champions Day for |
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3yo C&G- 1 Mile and 70 yards |
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3yo F- 1 Mile and 70 yards |
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4&up- 1 1/8 Mile (T) |
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4&up F&M- 1 1/16 Mile (T) |
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4&up- 6 Furlongs |
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4&up F&M- 6 furlongs |
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4&up- 1 Mile |
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Saturday, March 28 |
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4& up Arabians -1 Mile (T) |
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