Horse Racing Returns To Stanley County Fairgrounds This Weekend

Horse Racing Returns To Stanley County Fairgrounds This Weekend

FORT PIERRE — Jockeys will be putting the throttle to the thoroughbreds this weekend in Fort Pierre. The Verendrye Benevolent Association is again sponsoring two days of racing at the Stanley County Fairgrounds. Shane Kramme says Post Time Saturday and Sunday is one PM Central Time…

Kramme says horses and racers from across the country will be in Fort Pierre for the race weekend…

Over 70 sponsors have stepped up to support the weekend of racing and Kramme says one sponsorship could open some unique doors for continuing horse racing in Fort Pierre…

Kramme says while horse racing in Fort Pierre isn’t as prevalent as in the past it’s still a unique event to be a part of…

As in previous years, paramutual wagering will be available. Admission is five-dollars while kids 16 and under will be admitted for free.