Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas, opened its 50-day live Thoroughbred season on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 with a record opening night handle of $3.2 million.
“We were very pleased with our handle as our traditional opening nights have been on a Friday or Saturday,” said Frank Hopf, assistant general manager. “Our thanks to the horsemen and our loyal horseplayers for their enthusiastic support.”
Friday night's handle totaled $2,234,868, but an intense thunderstorm on Saturday evening forced the cancelation of the final two races on the card.
Live racing continues Thursday, Jan. 13, with a 4 p.m. (Central) post time. The 2022 Thoroughbred meet runs through Saturday, April 9.
A full schedule of post times and special racing events is posted on shrp.com.
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