HORSES OFF AND RUNNING UNTIL AUGUST 25
Another exciting racing season at The Horses At Evergreen Park began July 7 at J.D.A. Raceway.
Racing continues Saturdays and Sundays until August 25. First post for every race day is 1:15 p.m. and admission is free.
Some of the highlight days include the Wiener Dog Derby Sunday, July 21; Derby Day - GP Oaks and GP Derby - on Sunday, July 28; Bacon Fest on Sunday, August 10; Memorial and Pioneer Days Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11; Open Farm Day Sunday, August 18; and Paint The Park Purple - Race For The Cure to wrap up the season on Sunday, August 25.
This year the Derby Day Brunch will be held in the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park. It starts at 10:30 a.m. with three arrival teams available. For more information and brunch tickets go here.
PLACE YOUR BETS AND WATCH LIVE STREAMING
Anyone who can't make it out to the races can place bets online at Xpress Bet or HPIbet. All races at J.D.A. Raceway at Evergreen Park can viewed live by clicking on the icon to the right. Replays are also available on that website.
PRE-RACE PARADE AT BIG STICK RENTALS PADDOCK
During race season a tent is erected between Gordon Badger Stadium and the Big Stick Rentals Paddock. It includes tables and chairs, a betting station and beverages. There are also betting windows in the MNP Concourse under the grandstand and Park racing staff are always available to help with the betting process.
START THE DAY WITH A FULL BREAKFAST FOR JUST $7.95
Racing fans are reminded every day, including during The Horses At Evergreen Park the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge and Pines Family Restaurant offers a $7.95 breakfast from 9-11 a.m.
TRAVEL INCENTIVE OFFERED TO BRING HORSES TO GP FOR HORSES AT EVERGREEN PARK
The Horses At Evergreen Park starts July 6 and horse owners are offered a travel incentive to ship their animals to Grande Prairie.
Horses with two starts at Evergreen Park will receive the following travel incentive: 200 to 350 kilometres - $100/horse; 350 to 500 kilometres - $150/horse; and 500+ kilometres - $200/horse.
Shipping incentives are paid out at the end of Evergreen Park race meet. Evergreen Park continues to supply shavings free for all horses with at least one start on J.D.A. Raceway. You can view the entire incentive program here.
HORSE CLUB BACK ON TRACK
The Evergreen Park Racing Club is back on track!
The Club runs two horses at Rocky Mountain Turf Club in Lethbridge in May and June and again September and October.
Those horses will also be running on J.D.A. Raceway at Evergreen Park during the July-August live pari-mutuel races Saturday and Sundays.
This is a chance for anyone from the general public to become a horse owner. For just $300 for the racing season "ownership" memberships can be purchased for the Club.
Club members, if there is a profit at the end of the season, will share the proceeds, but they are not responsible if there is a deficit.
Members are invited to attend the J.D.A. Raceway races in person and cheer on the Club horses. Races from Lethbridge can be viewed on screens at the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge at Evergreen Park.
To register for the Club online go here or phone the Evergreen Park office at 780-532-3279 for information.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HORSE RACING SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE A HORSE OWNER/TRAINER LOOKING FOR THE STALL APPLICATION