OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 25, 2025) – Remington Park’s American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season opens Thursday, March 6, for its 50-date race season with a schedule filled with events that celebrate the sport of racing and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations.

During the season, top owners, trainers, jockeys and horses from across the nation compete for over $14 million in purses. Remington Park officials also enhance the race day experience with special events that raise money for charities and allow attendees to have a bit of fun.

“This season offers a variety of both serious and not-so-serious racing events, from thrilling, high stakes horse racing to fun and family-friendly signature events like Extreme Race Day for Charity, where exotic animals race down the track,” said Matt Vance, Remington Park’s executive vice president of racing. “We encourage both seasoned racing fans and those who are new to the sport to mark their calendars for this exciting season.”

Two popular events return during the season. On May 3, when the world’s most famous Thoroughbred race, the Kentucky Derby, is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Remington Park patrons can participate in the popular Hat and Tie Contest. Racing fans can don their finest Derby attire and compete for cash prizes during the contest, which is free for people 18 and over to enter and will take place on Track Level.

One of Remington Park’s major charity fundraisers, Extreme Race Day for Charity, is set for April 13. The event – which usually draws one of Remington Park’s largest crowds each year – features exotic animal racing with camels, zebras, ostriches, miniature donkeys and Clydesdale horses.

Funds raised during Extreme Racing for Charity and other events throughout the year are donated to nonprofit groups designated as Remington Park Charities. In 2024, Remington Park raised over $95,000 for those charities.

The 2025 Quarter Horse and Mixed-Breed Season takes place March 6 through May 31, with a race schedule of 6 p.m. post times Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. post times Sundays. Special post times throughout the season include Kentucky Derby Day, May 3 at noon and Preakness Stakes Day, May 17 at noon.

Opening Weekend – Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9

Post Times: 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday Remington Park’s 50-date American Quarter Horse and Mixed-Breed season gets underway with some of the world’s fastest athletes taking to the track.

Extreme Race Day for Charity – Sunday, April 13

Camels, zebras and ostriches take to the track during this annual event that brings fans of all ages together to raise money for Remington Park Charities. Extreme racing begins at 4 p.m. and takes place between actual pari-mutuel horse races. Attendees should get to the track early to get the best vantage point for extreme races. Flying Pig races will take place on the track’s Plaza.

Kentucky Derby Hat & Tie Contest – Saturday, May 3

Ladies and gentlemen don their best ensembles, hats and ties as they compete for cash prizes in the Kentucky Derby Hat and Tie Contest on Saturday, May 3. Live racing at Remington Park begins at noon, with the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby broadcast live from Churchill Downs later in the day. Entry into the Hat and Tie Contest is free, and contestants must be at least 18 years old.

Quarter Horse Closing Night – Saturday, May 31

The American Quarter Horse and Mixed Breed Season closes Saturday, May 31 with the running of many stakes races that have purses totaling over $2.3 million. First race is at 5 p.m.