Festival Of Racing

Date: July 4, 2025 4:00 PM

MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PURSES

Watch the nation’s top Thoroughbreds compete for the most lucrative payouts of the season. Wager on must-see stakes races each night!

MUST-SEE STAKES RACES

Friday, July 4 | Post Time 4pm

$100,000 The Prairie Gold Lassie for fillies two years old, 5 ½ furlongs
$100,000 The Saylorville for fillies and mares three years old & up, 6 furlongs
$100,000 The Iowa Sprint for three year olds & up, 6 furlongs
$100,000 The Iowa Distaff for fillies and mares , 1 mile & 1/16

Saturday, July 5 | Post Time 4pm

$100,000 The Prairie Gold Juvenile for two year olds, 5 ½ furlongs
$250,000 The Iowa Derby (L) for three year olds, 1 mile & 1/16
$225,000 The Iowa Oaks (L) for fillies three years old, 1 mile & 1/16
$300,000 The Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (Gr. III) for three year olds and up, 1 mile & 1/8

CHAMPIONS

Want the best seats in the house and air-conditioned comfort? Grab a seat at Champions on Level 4 where you can see all the racing action from starting gate to finish line. Call 515.967.8575 to reserve your table.

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