The Big Fresno Fair

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | November 21 – 24

Join us for another big weekend of stakes races at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to watch and wager with us! Here’s which races to check out:

November 23 | Native Diver Stakes | $100,000
November 24 | Red Carpet Stakes | $100,000

The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Wager on Some BIG Stakes | November 15 – 17

Another big weekend of stakes races happens November 15-17 and we have a spot where you can catch all the action! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:

November 16 | Kennedy Road Stakes | $175,000
November 17 | Bob Hope Stakes | $100,000

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 8 – 10

Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, November 8 – 10! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

November 8 | Pebbles Stakes | $175,000
November 8 | Hill Prince Stakes | $200,000
November 9 | Red Smith | $300,000
November 9 | Autumn Stakes | $175,000
November 9 | Maple Leaf Stakes | $135,000
November 9 | Bessarabian Stakes | $135,000
November 10 | Long Island | $300,000

The Starting Gates is located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Watch and Wager with Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 1 & 2

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 to watch and wager with us for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup! There is over $34 million in purses and awards! Gates open at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $6 and parking is free in front of the Grandstand!

The Starting Gate currently located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ronnie Mobley at 559-994-3105. More details here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | August 23 – 25

Another big weekend of stakes races happens August 23 – 25 and we have a nice and cool spot for you to watch and wager at! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:

August 22 | Ballston Spa | $300,000
August 23 | Personal Ensign Stakes | $500,000
August 24 | Canadian Derby| $200,000
August 24 | Pat O’Brien Stakes| $250,000
August 24 | Ballerina Handicap | $500,000
August 24 | Travers Stakes | $1,250,000
August 24 | Forego Stakes | $500,000
August 24 | H. Allen Jerkens Memorial | $500,000
August 24 | Sword Dancer Stakes | $750,000
August 24 | Seaway Stakes | $135,000
August 25 | Rancho Bernardo Handicap | $100,000

The Starting Gate is located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | August 16 – 18

Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, August 16 – 18! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

• August 17 | Del Mar Oaks | $300,000

• August 17 | Philip H. Iselin Stakes | $250,000

• August 17 | Alabama Stakes | $600,000

• August 17 | Lake Placid Stakes | $200,000

• August 17 | Bold Venture Stakes | $150,000

• August 17 | King Edward Stakes | $200,000

NOTE: The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | August 10 & 11

Big Fresno Fair The Starting Gate Watch & Wager With Us; Horse and jockey racing

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11! Here’s which races you can wager on:

August 10 | Arlington Million | $1,000,000
August 10 | Beverly D. | $500,000
August 10 | Secretariat Stakes | $500,000
August 10 | Sorrento Stakes | $150,000
August 10 | Yellow Ribbon Handicap | $200,000
August 10 | Fourstardave Handicap | $500,000
August 10 | Saratoga Special Stakes | $500,000
August 10 |Canadian Stakes | $200,000
August 11 | Best Pal Stakes | $150,000

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!

It’s Preakness Weekend! Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Friday, May 17 for the 100^th running of the Black-Eyed Susan and on Saturday, May 18 for the 149^th 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.