History
The park opened on April 24, 1994 and is the first Class 1 Horse Racing venue constructed in Texas. It cost approximately $90 million to construct and is used as a concert venue when races aren't being held. The race park is considered fastest growing race track in America based on attendance over the past year.
Sam Houston Race Park's largest attendance was recorded on July 4, 2008 with an attendance of 32,177.
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