Category: Horse Racing

Pegasus World Cup is This Weekend | January 28

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 28! Watch and wager live via satellite with over $13.6 million in purse money! Gates open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to know before heading to The Starting Gate:

  • Admission is $6
  • No reservations required
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter on Butler Ave.
  • Food will be available on-site for purchase
  • No outside food or beverages will be allowed in. 

For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Watch and Wager With Us During the Breeders’ Cup Today & Tomorrow at The Starting Gate!

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate TODAY and Saturday, November 5 to watch and wager with us for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup to see who will win the World Championships! Gates open at 8 a.m. today and 7 a.m. on Saturday. 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 daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Join Us to Watch and Wager for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup! | Nov 4 & 5

Watch and wager on the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships being ran in Keeneland! Join us at The Starting Gate, our Satellite Wagering facility, November 4 and 5 at the Fresno Fairgrounds!  Gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday and 7 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $6 and parking is FREE!

 

The Starting Gate has returned to its original location, which is on 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. More details here. 

Don’t miss the last weekend of action-packed excitement!

Don’t miss the last weekend of action-packed excitement for the return of live horse racing in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Here are the post times for throughout the weekend:

TODAY | Post Time at 1:45 p.m.
Sat, 10/15 | Post Time at 1:15 p.m.
Sun, 10/16 | Post Time at 1:15 p.m.

Box and Reserved Seats are still available! Purchase your tickets today here!

Live Horse Racing is presented by Table Mountain Casino, Modelo Especial and Aetna.

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now to BFF Club Members!

Horse Racing is BACK for 7-days of excitement at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets before anyone else? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our pre-sale, happening NOW through Monday, July 25 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

 

  • Reserved Seating
    • $6 for single days
    • $10 Fridays
  • Box Seats (Sat – Mon)
    • 2 seats for $16
    • 4 seats for $32
    • 6 seats for $48
  • Box Seats (Friday Prices)
    • 2 seats for $24
    • 4 seats for $48
    • 6 seats for $72
  • Turf Club Tables (table of 4)
    • $40 weekdays
    • $70 for Friday, October 14 & Saturdays
    • $80 for Friday, October 7
  • Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)
    • $150 weekdays
    • $180 Saturday

NOTE: SOLD OUT BOTH FRIDAYS AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

 

A special password for the pre-sale was emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets Available July 19 to BFF Club Members Only!

Horse Racing is BACK for 7-days of excitement at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets before anyone else? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our pre-sale, beginning Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. through Monday, July 25 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

 

  • Reserved Seating
    • $6 for single days
    • $10 Fridays
  • Box Seats (Sat – Mon)
    • 2 seats for $16
    • 4 seats for $32
    • 6 seats for $48
  • Box Seats (Friday Prices)
    • 2 seats for $24
    • 4 seats for $48
    • 6 seats for $72
  • Turf Club Tables (table of 4)
    • $40 weekdays
    • $70 for Friday, October 14 & Saturdays
    • $80 for Friday, October 7
  • Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)
    • $150 weekdays
    • $180 Saturday
      NOTE: Luxury Deck sold out both Fridays and Saturday, October 15. 

 

A special password for the pre-sale will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Club Members on July 15. Not a BFF Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early! Password will be included in your confirmation email. 

 

For more horse racing details, click here.

Don’t Miss the 154th Running of the Belmont Stakes | Sat, June 11

Join us for the 154TH running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 11 at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate located at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Gates open at 8 a.m.

 

Here’s a few things to know before you go:

  • Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • 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 Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Preakness Stakes This Weekend!

Who will win it all during the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes? Join us and find out at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, on Saturday, May 21 to watch and wager on the excitement! Gates open at 7:15 a.m.

 

Here’s a few things to know before you go:

  • Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • 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 Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

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

Join us this weekend for the biggest race of the year! Head on over to our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 6 and on Saturday, May 7 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; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • 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 Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the 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 6 and on Saturday, May 7 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; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • 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 Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.