Calder race course covers 220 acres, incorporating seating for
approximately 15,000 guests, stalls for 1800 thoroughbred horses plus many
more facilities for both horses and visitors.
Admission is either $2.00 for general admission or $4.00 for Clubhouse
admission. Children aged 17 and under may enter free of charge when
accompanied by an adult. Admission is free after 4pm.
Parking ranges from $1.00 to $5.00, and is also free after 4pm. There are
plenty of restaurants serving various types of food, including bagels,
pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches and much more.
Gulfstream Park is situated in Hallandale, Florida. There is both
a dirt track, measuring one mile, and a turf track, measuring seven
furlongs. Grandstand admission is $3.00 on weekdays, $5.00 on Saturdays and
Sundays. Clubhouse admission is $5.00, with Turf Club admission at $15.00
(including Turf Club entry).
There are over 15,000 car parking spaces provided, with valet parking
also available. There is a variety of restaurants available, including the
Turf Club, Snack Shacks, Carvery, Grills and many more. You can contact
Gulfstream Park on (954) 454-7000.
Tampa Bay Downs race course was originally opened in 1926. Since
then many improvements have been made, including the most recent addition of
a newly installed Turf Course. This course is just under a mile in
circumference (including the chute). As well as the Turf Course, there is
also a main oval.
The gates open at 11:00am, with the post times at 12:25pm every day.
Admission is charged at $2.00 for Grandstand and $3.00 for Clubhouse. Parking is
free, however preferred parking is $2.00, with valet parking at $4.00.
For more information on any of the above race courses, visit their
websites:
Calder Race Course
Gulfstream Park Race Course
Tampa Bay Downs Race Course