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

Watch & Wager With Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 3 & 4

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Fri, 11/3 and Sat, 11/4 to watch and wager with us for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup to see who will win the World Championships! Gates open at 9 a.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5 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 daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For more details visit www.fresnofair.com/horseracing.  

Sign Up for The Derby Dog Dash! | Saturday, October 14

Think your furry friend has what it takes to win first place in a race? Then sign your pup up for the Derby Dog Dash by Tuesday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. The winner of the championship heat will win $100 and second place finisher will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include admission to the Fairgrounds. All dogs MUST meet the weight and height requirements (less than 28 lbs. and 15” at the shoulder). 

 

For full rules and details, click here!

Beer & Wine Fest Tickets On-Sale Now!

beer & wine fest

Cheers to good times at the 3rd annual Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games and of course, wager on horse races! Some of the Valley’s BEST food trucks will be on deck serving up some of their delicious eats, plus enjoy a variety of vendors from decadent chocolates, cigars and more.

 

Ticket prices are $25 for the event only (no Fair admission included) and $5 for a Designated Driver ticket. Tickets are on-sale NOW! For more details, click here!

Sign Up For The Derby Dog Dash! | Sat, October 14

dogs running past the finish line

Your favorite furry friend race is back with the 2023 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 14! Sign-up your pup for the cutest races at the Fair and win prizes! Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. 🐶🏁

 

The winner of the championship heat will win $100 and second place finisher will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include admission to the Fairgrounds. All dogs MUST meet the weight and height requirements (less than 28 lbs. and 15” at the shoulder). 

 

For full rules and details, click here!