Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows is a horse racing track located ten miles east of Des Moines, Iowa.
Prairie Meadows features seasonal live thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness racing typically from April to November. Prairie Meadows has had an eventful history that began with its first live horse race on March 1, 1989.
Prairie Meadows has 1,500 casino slot machines. Casino and simulcast facilities are open year-round.
Thoroughbred Stakes
- Iowa Derby
- Iowa Sprint Handicap
- Iowa Oaks
- Prairie Gold Juvenile
- Prairie Meadows Breeders Cup Handicap
- The Saylorville
- The John Wayne
- The Bob Bryant
Quarter Horse Stakes
- North American Central Challenge Champions
- Polk County Derby
- The Future of Iowa
- Valley Junction Futurity
Harness Racing Stakes
- Heartlander Pace
- Keith Hopkins Memorial Pace
- Ledges Trot
- The Brooklyn Jet Trot
Track Facts
- Track Opened: March 1, 1989
- Speed Rating: 2:01
- Length of Homestretch: 990 feet
- Width of Homestretch: 90 feet
- Starters Behind the Gate: 10
- Hubrail: Yes
- “Open” Stretch: No
- Grandstand Capacity: 2,300
- Clubhouse Capacity: 2,600
- Parking Capacity: 3,500
- Record Handle: $214,257 June 10, 1989
- Record Attendance: 3,163 June 23, 1989
In addition to its one-mile racing oval, Prairie Meadows has a half-mile training track.
Prairie Meadows Records
1989 - Prairie Meadows opened its doors to the public on March 1.
1995 - Prairie Meadows expanded its operations to include slot machines.
January 29, 2008 | Category
Racetracks