Blue Ribbon Downs Race Track Info

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Blue Ribbon Down

On September 6, 1977, Meadowlands opened its doors for its first ever Thoroughbred meet to 25,158 who bet $2,480,393. The John Mazza-trained PlaythePalace won the first race and Rushing Man became the first stakes winner at the East Rutherford track when he won the Paterson Handicap the same night. Sam Maple ran away with the jockey‘s title with 82 wins. Denise O‘Hara became the first female jockey to win a race at the Meadowlands Racetrack with Jersey Giant.

Meadowlands has 1 race course:

Main Track: Seven-eights mile plus 30 yards, oval.

Racing Dates
February - November
Friday through Sunday

Post Times:
1:00 p.m.

Exotic Wagering Format
$2 Daily Double on 1st and 2nd and last two races.
$2 Exacta, Quinella on all races.
$1 Trifecta on all races with eight or more betting interests.
$2 Pick 3 on last three races.
$1 Superfecta on last race.

Takeout Information

Win, place, and show: 18%
All exotic wagering: 20%

Admission
General Admission: $2.00
Turf Club Seating $3.50

Parking
General - Free

Contact Info:


Mailing Address
Blue Ribbon Downs Race Track
P.O. Box 788
Sallisaw, OK 74955

Street Address
3700 W. Cherokee
Sallisaw, OK 74955

Telephone

Main - (918) 775-7771
Fax - (918) 775-5805

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