Oklahoma's 2016 racing calendar similar to 2015

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission on Thursday approved dates for 2016, according to Kelly Cathey, the agency’s interim executive director. The calendar is similar to the race dates in place for 2015.

Remington Park in Oklahoma City was granted a 67-date meet for Thoroughbreds next year that mirrors the current season. The track will open Aug. 12 and race through Dec. 11.

Remington’s meet for Quarter Horses will run 50 dates next year, from March 11 to June 4.

Will Rogers Downs in Claremore was awarded a 30-date Thoroughbred meet, from March 14 to May 21. The track’s meet for Quarter Horses is scheduled to run 28 dates next year, from Sept. 10 to Nov. 12.

Fair Meadows in Tulsa was granted a 34-date mixed meet from June 9 to July 30.