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About Prairie Meadows Racetrack

Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Meadows Racetrack, located in Altoona, Iowa, has a rich history steeped in the tradition of horse racing. Established in 1989, Prairie Meadows has become one of the most popular destinations for horse racing enthusiasts in the Midwest. 

Highlights of the racing season at Prairie Meadows include the Iowa Derby and Iowa Oaks, both for 3-year-olds. The Cornhusker Handicap attracts some of the top older horses in the country. 

FAQs

  • Prairie Meadows hosts live racing from May through September.

  • DRF Bets offers daily wagering and race viewing for Prairie Meadows. 

  • Post time is typically 6:00 p.m. Central.

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About Prairie Meadows Racetrack

Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Meadows Racetrack, located in Altoona, Iowa, has a rich history steeped in the tradition of horse racing. Established in 1989, Prairie Meadows has become one of the most popular destinations for horse racing enthusiasts in the Midwest. 

Highlights of the racing season at Prairie Meadows include the Iowa Derby and Iowa Oaks, both for 3-year-olds. The Cornhusker Handicap attracts some of the top older horses in the country. 

FAQs

  • Prairie Meadows hosts live racing from May through September.

  • DRF Bets offers daily wagering and race viewing for Prairie Meadows. 

  • Post time is typically 6:00 p.m. Central.

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Track Stats

Jockey Standings
JockeyMts1st2nd3rdWin %
De L C W16140212124.84
Triana A Jr18537313420.00
Mojica O15628322217.95
Birzer A E16628231616.87
Gonzalez E17227343815.70
Trainer Standings
TrainerSts1st2nd3rdWin %
Martinez K16926332815.38
Tracy T12123161919.01
Arnett J G9518171618.95
Eikleberry K501611532.00
Loy F D46127826.09
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About Prairie Meadows Racetrack

Altoona, Iowa

Prairie Meadows Racetrack, located in Altoona, Iowa, has a rich history steeped in the tradition of horse racing. Established in 1989, Prairie Meadows has become one of the most popular destinations for horse racing enthusiasts in the Midwest. 

Highlights of the racing season at Prairie Meadows include the Iowa Derby and Iowa Oaks, both for 3-year-olds. The Cornhusker Handicap attracts some of the top older horses in the country. 

FAQs

  • Prairie Meadows hosts live racing from May through September.

  • DRF Bets offers daily wagering and race viewing for Prairie Meadows. 

  • Post time is typically 6:00 p.m. Central.

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Stakes Schedule

July 11 $100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
July 11 $250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16mDirt
July 11PRM
$250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
July 11 Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8mDirt
July 11PRM
Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8m1 1/8 milesDirtDirt
July 11 $100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt
July 17 $70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70yDirt
July 17PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 18 $70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70yDirt
July 18PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 25 $70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 25PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
Aug. 7 $75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 7PRM
$75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 8 $75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 8PRM
$75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 14 $100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6fDirt
Aug. 14PRM
$100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt

Track Stats

Jockey Standings
JockeyMts1st2nd3rdWin %
De L C W16140212124.84
Triana A Jr18537313420.00
Mojica O15628322217.95
Birzer A E16628231616.87
Gonzalez E17227343815.70
Trainer Standings
TrainerSts1st2nd3rdWin %
Martinez K16926332815.38
Tracy T12123161919.01
Arnett J G9518171618.95
Eikleberry K501611532.00
Loy F D46127826.09

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Jockey Standings
JockeyMts1st2nd3rdWin %
De L C W16140212124.84
Triana A Jr18537313420.00
Mojica O15628322217.95
Birzer A E16628231616.87
Gonzalez E17227343815.70
Trainer Standings
TrainerSts1st2nd3rdWin %
Martinez K16926332815.38
Tracy T12123161919.01
Arnett J G9518171618.95
Eikleberry K501611532.00
Loy F D46127826.09

Stakes Schedule

July 11 $100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
July 11 $250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16mDirt
July 11PRM
$250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
July 11 Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8mDirt
July 11PRM
Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8m1 1/8 milesDirtDirt
July 11 $100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt
July 17 $70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70yDirt
July 17PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 18 $70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70yDirt
July 18PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 25 $70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 25PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
Aug. 7 $75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 7PRM
$75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 8 $75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 8PRM
$75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 14 $100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6fDirt
Aug. 14PRM
$100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt

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July 11 $100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Prairie Gold Juvenile
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
July 11 $250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16mDirt
July 11PRM
$250,000Iowa Derby
3YO
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
July 11 Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8mDirt
July 11PRM
Grade 3$300,000Prairie Meadows Cornhusker
3YO & Up
1 1/8m1 1/8 milesDirtDirt
July 11 $100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6fDirt
July 11PRM
$100,000Iowa Sprint
3YO & Up
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt
July 17 $70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70yDirt
July 17PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Filly
3YO F
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 18 $70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70yDirt
July 18PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion
3YO
1m70y1 mile 70 yardsDirtDirt
July 25 $70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2fDirt
July 25PRM
$70,000Iowa Stallion Futurity
2YO
5 1/2f5 1/2 furlongsDirtDirt
Aug. 7 $75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 7PRM
$75,000Hawkeyes
3YO & Up F&M
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 8 $75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16mDirt
Aug. 8PRM
$75,000Cyclones
3YO & Up C&G
1 1/16m1 1/16 milesDirtDirt
Aug. 14 $100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6fDirt
Aug. 14PRM
$100,000Prairie Meadows Debutante
2YO F
6f6 furlongsDirtDirt

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Race Previews

Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Cornishman sprang a $30.40 upset in the 2025 edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap. Expectations are higher for this year's running.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
After finishing seventh in the Preakness, The Hell We Did hits the reset button in the $250,000 Iowa Derby on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026

Race Previews

Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Cornishman sprang a $30.40 upset in the 2025 edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap. Expectations are higher for this year's running.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
After finishing seventh in the Preakness, The Hell We Did hits the reset button in the $250,000 Iowa Derby on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026

News & Notes

Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom, winner of the $101,000 Affirmed Stakes at Santa Anita on June 15, is booked to run in the $250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows on July 11.
Steve Andersen
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Mary Rampellini
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Mary Rampellini

News & Notes

Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom, winner of the $101,000 Affirmed Stakes at Santa Anita on June 15, is booked to run in the $250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows on July 11.
Steve Andersen
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Mary Rampellini
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Mary Rampellini

Race Recaps

Good Cheer gets back on the beam in Iowa Distaff
Good Cheer, Mizumi, Paradise City,
Nicole RussoJul 10, 2026
Cornishman prevails in Rasmussen Stakes
Cornishman drove to a length win over pacesetter Woodcourt in the $50,000 Jim and Sandra Rasmussen on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Mary RampelliniJun 13, 2026

Race Recaps

Good Cheer gets back on the beam in Iowa Distaff
Good Cheer, Mizumi, Paradise City,
Nicole RussoJul 10, 2026
Cornishman prevails in Rasmussen Stakes
Cornishman drove to a length win over pacesetter Woodcourt in the $50,000 Jim and Sandra Rasmussen on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Mary RampelliniJun 13, 2026

Race Previews

Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Repeat win in Cornhusker for Cornishman won't come at a price this time
Cornishman sprang a $30.40 upset in the 2025 edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap. Expectations are higher for this year's running.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
The Hell We Did, Desert Gate trying to get back on track in Iowa Derby
After finishing seventh in the Preakness, The Hell We Did hits the reset button in the $250,000 Iowa Derby on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Nicole RussoJul 11, 2026

News & Notes

Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom set for Iowa Derby
Secured Freedom, winner of the $101,000 Affirmed Stakes at Santa Anita on June 15, is booked to run in the $250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows on July 11.
Steve Andersen
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Tight Canadian connections have Heroic Move eyeing Cornhusker Handicap
Mary Rampellini
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Iowa Festival of Racing, Iowa Classic cards anchor 76-day Prairie Meadows meet
Mary Rampellini

Race Recaps

Good Cheer gets back on the beam in Iowa Distaff
Good Cheer, Mizumi, Paradise City,
Nicole RussoJul 10, 2026
Cornishman prevails in Rasmussen Stakes
Cornishman drove to a length win over pacesetter Woodcourt in the $50,000 Jim and Sandra Rasmussen on Saturday night at Prairie Meadows.
Mary RampelliniJun 13, 2026