Prairie Meadows Moves Today’s First Post to 7pm CT, Monday Card Moved to Thursday, July 31 Due to Forecasted Extreme Heat Today and Tomorrow

July 27, 2025 – Altoona, IA. Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel in collaboration with Iowa HBPA, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association, Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and AQHA have agreed due to extreme heat forecasted for the area today and tomorrow to move today’s first post from 4pm to 7pm CT and to move tomorrow’s race card to Thursday, July 31 with post time TBD. 

Visit the Racing section for the latest 2025 information at https://www.prairiemeadows.com/racing as it becomes available.

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About Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes and charitable donations, Prairie Meadows has given more than $2.3 billion to the state of Iowa. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.

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