STATE RACING COMMISSION Archives

North Dakota Horse Park Schedule Could Be Scaled Back To Just Four Dates

Commission Executive Director Jack Schulz says Horse Race-North Dakota doesn't believe it will have enough purse money

May 30, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The horse racing season at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo will be shorter than thought. The state racing commission will decide Friday on a request from the group that runs the track to eliminate two of the planned meets. Commission Executive Director Jack Schulz says Horse Race-North Dakota doesn’t believe it will have enough purse money…

North Dakota Horse Park Approved for Seven Racing Dates

The Racing Commission also sets purses and promotions for the Horse Park

November 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The state Racing Commission has approved seven racing dates in 2018 for the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. Track General Manager Mike Schmitz says that depending on the amount of funds allocated by the racing commission in February, there could be just six days at the track. The Racing Commission also sets purses and promotions…