Iowa Classic Day Celebrates Iowa-breds
By John Hernandez Photos by Coady Photography Prairie Meadows brought down the curtain on its Thoroughbred meet on August 13 with Iowa Classic Day featuring seven stakes for Iowa-breds. The….
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Newest Issue of American Racehorse Features Articles about Ak-Sar-Ben, Barn Buddies and Much More
The September/October issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine features a long-form article about the magic….
Raising Rumors Completes Texas-bred Sweep of Prairie Meadows 2-Year-Old Stakes
One night after Texas-bred Grandma’s Princess captured the $65,000 Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes for fillies at Prairie Meadows for breeder/owner Tom Durant, trainer Randy Morse and jockey Ken Tohill, the….
Texas-breds Grandma’s Princess, Country Candy Run 1-2 Prairie Gold Lassie
A pair of Texas-breds swept the exacta in the $65,000 Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes at Prairie Meadows on Thursday night as Grandma’s Princess prevailed over Country Candy in the stakes….
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Features Articles on King Ranch, OTTBs in Colorado and Summer Heat
The July/August issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine includes articles on Texas’ King Ranch, how….
Coady Photography Announces Amateur Photo Contest
Coady Photography, America’s premier professionals for shooting racetrack pictures, is searching the globe to find the best amateur horse-racing photographer. The inaugural Coady International Amateur Horse Racing Photography Contest will….
Oklahoma and Texas Horses Shotgun Kowboy, Texas Chrome, Country Candy Run Big in Major Stakes
A trio of Oklahoma- and Texas-bred horses hit the board in major stakes over the July 4th holiday weekend. In the Grade 3, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap in Iowa….
Prairie Meadows Changes Equine Herpesvirus Policy Effective Immediately
Because of serious concerns regarding the recent positive confirmation of the neurologic strain of Equine Herpesvirus at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA has changed….
It’s the Swede, Ooey Gooey Win Iowa-bred Stakes at Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows held a pair of Iowa-bred stakes this past weekend with It’s the Swede taking the $60,000 Mamie Eisenhower Stakes on Friday and Ooey Gooey winning the $60,000 John….
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Now Online with Features about Hazel Park, Equine Photography and More
The May/June issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine includes articles on Michigan’s Hazel Park, how….
Prairie Meadows Lifts EHV-1 Restrictions
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel will end, effective Tuesday, May 10, the additional Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) bio-security protocols implemented three weeks ago on April 18. “Barns that were placed….
Brody’s Cause to Run for Iowa Community College in Kentucky Derby
Iowa residents Dennis and Susan Albaugh announced that if their horse, Brody’s Cause, wins the 142nd annual running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, he will donate….
Prairie Meadows Opens Thoroughbred Meet on Thursday
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel garnered plenty of attention at the entry box as horsemen placed 71 runners into nine races for the opening night of the 67-day Thoroughbred….
Prairie Meadows Implements Additional Equine Herpesvirus-1 Bio-Security Protocols
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel will implement additional Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) bio-security protocols effective immediately. Prairie Meadows is set to open its 2016 Thoroughbred racing season on Thursday, April….
Prairie Meadows Unveils Upgrades for 2016 Season
With the start of the 2016 live racing season fast approaching, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino has put the finishing touches on multi-million dollar upgrades, improvements, and renovations in television….
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Features Wood-Mere Farm, Iowa-breds, Insurance Tips
The March/April issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine includes articles on Minnesota’s Wood-Mere Farm, the….
Prairie Meadows Announces EHV-1 Policy
Prairie Meadows Racetrack has adopted a policy for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) that will be in effect for the 2016 Thoroughbred racing season at this Altoona, IA track. The Equine Herpesvirus….
Condition Book and Stall Applications Available for Prairie Meadows Meet
Condition Book 1, covering the first 14 days of the 2016 Thoroughbred season at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, is now available both online and in print. “We’re confident that….
Prairie Meadows Sets 2016 Racing Schedule
With opening day of the 2016 Thoroughbred season less than three months away, Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino has set the calendar and schedule for the 27th season of….
Newest Issue of American Racehorse Features Lady’s Secret, Triple Crown Winner Assault
The January/February issue of American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) magazine is now available online by clicking here. This issue of American Racehorse magazine includes articles about the great Oklahoma-bred racemare….