Category: Horse Racing

BIG NEWS ALERT! 14-Days of Live Horse Racing Happening in 2024!

The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce that for the first time, it will have 14 days of live horse racing, double the number of race dates held in 2023. The 2024 Fresno race dates will start in September before the annual Fair begins. Read our full release here.  

The 2024 Big Fresno Fair race dates are as follows:

  • September Race Dates (pre-Fair):
    • Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 15
    • Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
    • Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29
       
  • October Race Dates (during the Fair):
    • Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6
    • Friday, October 11 – Monday, October 14

Horse racing tickets will go on sale first to Big Fair Fan (BFF) Club members, as part of an online-only pre-sale starting on Monday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. and going until Sunday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public (online only) beginning Monday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m.  
 
BFF Club Members will receive their pre-sale password via email on July 11. Any new members will receive the password in their email sign-up confirmation. Know someone who isn’t a part of the BFF Club, but would like to purchase their live horse racing tickets early? Tell them to sign up for free here!

Large group and corporate party packages are available for purchase early; interested parties will need to fill out this form.
 

The following horse racing tickets will go on sale July 15 to Big Fair Fan Club members.

 
September Race Dates:

  • Reserved Seats (Single Day)
    • $6
    • BFF Club Members can get free reserved seat tickets for the September race dates just by filling out the request form that can be found here.
  • Box Seats (Single Day)
    • 4 seats for $32
    • 6 seats for $48
  • Turf Club
    • Table of 4 – $60
    • Table of 8 – $120
  • Luxury Deck (Tables of 4)
    • $175 – Includes Buffet

Get more horse racing details on our website here!

Test Your Luck at Our Satellite Wagering Facility – The Starting Gate!

Test your luck and wager via satellite every Thursday – Sunday at The Starting Gate located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Wager on some of the largest tracks like Los Alamitos and Cal Expo Harness Racing. Here’s a few things to know before you go:

 

  • Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday
  • Admission is $6
  • No reservations required
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance. Ave. and park in front of Grandstand
  • Food will be available on-site by Pardini’s Catering

 

For a full calendar of June Racing and all other details, click here.

Preakness Stakes This Weekend!

It’s Preakness Weekend! Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Friday, May 17 for the 100th running of the Black-Eyed Susan and on Saturday, May 18 for the 149th Preakness Stakes race! Gates open 9:45 a.m. TODAY and 7:00 a.m. on Sat. 🏇 Here’s a few things to know before you go:

 

  • Admission is $6
    • VIP Seating available for additional $5
    • The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Grandstand
    • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand

 

Questions? Please call Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. For more details on VIP seating and general info, click here.

Preakness Stakes This Weekend!

Preakness 149 Saturday, May 18

It’s Preakness Weekend! Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Friday, May 17 for the 100th running of the Black-Eyed Susan and on Saturday, May 18 for the 149th Preakness Stakes race! Gates open 9:45 a.m. on Friday and 7:15 a.m. on Saturday. Here’s a few things to know before you go:

 

  • Admission is $6
  • The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Grandstand
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

 

Questions? Please call Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105.For more details, click here.

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the Kentucky Derby!

KENTUCKY DERBY

The biggest race of the year is almost here! Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 3 and on Saturday, May 4 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open 7 a.m. both days – time subject to change. 🏇

 

Here are a few things to know before you go: 

 

  • Admission is $6
  • The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Grandstand
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

 

Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. For more details, click here.

Join Us at The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 6!

watch & wager with us!

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 6 for the Road to the Kentucky Derby to wager on some races and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • Santa Anita Derby | $750,000
  • Santa Anita Oaks | $300,000
  • Monrovia Stakes | $200,000
  • Echo Eddie Stakes | $150,000
  • Evening Jewel Stakes | $150,000
  • Blue Grass | $1,000,000
  • Wood Memorial | $750,000

 

Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For a full list of races happening on April 6. Visit our website here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend!

Watch and wager with us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, March 30 and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • UAE Derby | $2,500,000
  • Arkansas Derby | $1,500,000
  • Florida Derby | $1,000,000

 

NOTE: For UAE Derby, wagering can take place on Friday, March 29. Doors open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Join Us at our Satellite Wagering Facility, The Starting Gate, for two BIG races! | March 23

The Road to Kentucky Derby continues with two big races happening on Saturday, March 23! Head to our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these races:

  • Louisiana Derby | $1,000,000
  • Jeff Ruby Stakes | $700,000

Doors open at 10 a.m. (time subject to changes). Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Pegasus World Cup is This Weekend | January 27

⏰TIME UPDATE⏰
Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to see who will take the title during the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 27! Watch and wager on the race with over $4 million in purse money! Gates open at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday. Gate time subject to change. Admission is $6 and parking is FREE.

 

Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.

 

For questions regarding the Pegasus World Cup and how to wager live via satellite, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

pegasus world cup | jan 27