Of course none of ever win anything big, but that's not why we go. It's the horses, of course! Watch them come in the paddock, read the stats, and in the end you just pick the prettiest one or the one with the coolest name!
And then standing near the finish line as the crowd cheers on their favorite, listening the the pounding hooves as they … (10 comments)
The short calendar of events is out, sharing the dates for various Fair meets around the State. In addition to the Fair races, there will be a longer running season at Portland Meadows, which typically starts in July. You can check out the latest news and updates from Portland Meadows on their site.
If you have never experienced watching a live horse race, I highly recommend you try it once. Be sure to stand near the finish line, so you can hear and feel the thundering of the horses and … (6 comments)
Yesterday was the Oregon Championship Day at the largest race track in Oregon. All participating horses must have been born in Oregon. It was an exciting day to see Oregon's finest race horses competing on the track. Personally we only get to the track about twice a year, so it's always a thrill. The jockey's coming out of the locker room, finding their mounts and getting last minute instructions from the trainers. The crowds intensly studying the program to pick a winner. The horses nervously chewing their bit and jogging as they are lead to … (7 comments)
A couple weeks ago, I attended the Portland Mile Race Day at Portland Meadows Race Track in Oregon. Aside from the fog, it was a great day! 
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