GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Sunday, July 13 2025) – Lone Star Park concluded its 29^th Spring Thoroughbred Racing season on Sunday, July 13, handling a daily average of $247,453 in Live On-Track handle and a daily average of $162,976 in export handle over the 41-day meet, which were both increases over 2024 figures by 2% and 5% respectively. Attendance for the meet increased 7% over 2024.

Season Highlights

The highlight of the meet was Lone Star Million Day on Memorial Day, generating the highest on-track handle of the meet with $788,805 wagered from 5,521 fans on what turned out to be a wet and sloppy day. The day that generated the highest export handle was the Summer Turf Festival card on June 28, generating $343,964 off track. The Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival on July 4 was the day that brought the most fans to the Grand Prairie track with an attendance of 11,913. “The numbers are encouraging and we’re proud of these results” says Merlinda Fleming, Vice President of Operations at Lone Star Park. “The fans showed up and we look for this momentum to continue into our upcoming Fall Quarter Horse Season and next year’s Thoroughbred Season”.

Season Leaders

Ramon Vazquez had a good return to full-time riding at Lone Star Park. Vazquez ended the meet with 55 wins, taking the honors of Leading Jockey for the 2^nd time. His other Leading Jockey title at Lone Star Park came when he won 58 races during the 2020 season. The veteran jockey picked up some impressive wins during the 41 day race meet, including a win in the year’s preeminent race, the Grade 3, $400,000 Steve Sexton Mile aboard Komorebino Omoide (JPN).  Vazquez was also in the irons for Usually Wrong’s win in the $100,000 Chamberlain Bridge Stakes and record setting performance in the $125,000 Grand Prairie Turf Sprint. After accepting his award, Vazquez said, “I was asked by [Robertino] Diodoro to come down here to ride first call. You know, I love to ride for Diodoro and that’s why I came back to Texas. I’m so happy to be here, and I am grateful for the opportunity from all the trainers that have me ride.”

The meet ended with End Zone Athletics being named Leading Owner for the fifth consecutive year at Lone Star Park. There was no doubt that End Zone Athletics would take the title entering the final day of racing, having a lead of ten races over the runner-up, Steve Asmussen. This year’s Leading Owner title, with a total of 22 wins, put End Zone Athletics at the top of the list for most Leading Owner titles at Lone Star Park. This is the ninth time that End Zone Athletics has been the Leading Owner, surpassing Tom Durant’s eight titles.

Heading into the final race day of the meet, the title of leading trainer had yet to be determined. With 32 wins headed into the last day, Lone Star Park’s all-time leading trainer, Steve Asmussen, had a two race lead over Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez. Both trainers had the opportunity to add to their win total with multiple runners on the closing day card. Asmussen was able to clinch the training title after multiple stakes winner Noem Beach, with Erik Asmussen aboard, won the seventh race bringing his win total to 33 for the meet. This is the 18^th time that Asmussen has been honored as the meet’s leading trainer.

Lone Star Park's 2025 Fall Meeting of Champions featuring American Quarter Horses begins Friday, September 5 and runs through Saturday, November 15.

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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie; A major league sports entertainment attraction that features two exciting racing seasons annually. Over 700,000 guests visit our beautiful facility each year, which features a seven-level glass-enclosed Grandstand, highlighted by our 1,200-seat Silks Dining Room and our 48 luxurious Penthouse Suites, all overlooking the newest race track in Texas. Situated next to our Grandstand is the 36,000 square foot world-class Las Vegas-style Racebook and simulcast facility, Bar & Book, which features wagering on horse racing from around the world 7-days a week year-round.

The 2025 Fall Meeting of Champions featuring American Horses will run September 5 through November 15 and features the richest race in Texas, the $1-Million (est.) Texas Classic Futurity (G1). Tickets will go on sale August 11.

2026 Thoroughbred Racing Season; The heart of our product offering, running from mid-April through July each year, runs during Triple Crown season and features an action-packed promotional schedule with lively entertainment and fun for the entire family.

Lone Star Park is located on Beltline Road, just ½ mile north of I-30 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Visit LoneStarPark.com for more information.