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Sam Houston Race Park

3.5 (119 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Angela Q.

Attended an event at the race park. Hadn't been here in several years but it is a good place to host an event. We were outside for a benefit walk for MADD. Plenty of space outside and inside for vendors and an area for a stage for a DJ and performances. Parking is plentiful and signage was good. The inside was nice and cold which was a relief from the heat.

Track view from inside
Carl S.

I visited the race park for a birthday celebration and was very pleasantly surprised with the facility. I was impressed by the size of the climate controlled space to view the races. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Sam Houston Race Park is certainly family friendly with something for all ages. The food was actually very good for a track. The staff was very friendly and helpful to those who place bets for the first time in life. I may have tried their patience, however. You should expect to get plenty of exercise walking from the parking areas to the entrance. Perhaps shuttles existed but I didn't see any. My overall experience was very favorable and look forward to another visit.

Camels
Scott L.

Being not much of a gambler, I infrequently visit this track. But today was Ostrich and Camel racing. And temperatures were below 90F. And the boss wanted to go. So I filled her up with Chardonnay, bought her a $2 ticket to win on a sure thing. She was thrilled, I was happy in the AC with reasonable bar service, and camels

At the finish line
David P.

I went here recently for the Ostrich & Camel races. The venue is quite large. Parking is difficult and set up extremely poorly, with dead end rows. Getting in was no issue with prepaid tickets. Once inside, there are options upstairs and downstairs for food. Getting drinks was a hassle and a half. As April and some other reviewers recently noted, it took over an hour to get a drink at the bar. Two bartenders for a line of 20-30 people should not take this long. Turns out a lot of people just either cut the line or walk up to the bar. The announcements are difficult to hear inside and I could not find accurate post times anywhere. They should have that more clearly displayed, like an ETA to the next race. Drink prices were pretty reasonable because of the specials ($4 tall boy / $2 for pre-bottled small wine that tasted like battery acid). We didn't get any food here, but the portions looked reasonable for prices that weren't too bad. Betting was very easy at the booths, although they should highlight on top that "SAM HOUSTON" is the track to bet on for the races here (since you can bet on many races at the terminals). Cashing out was also easy upstairs at the tellers. Overall, I wouldn't come back unless there was a special event. And if I did, I'd try to get there a bit earlier to not have to go through the parking wars.

Bbq Sandwich
Emily S.

The shift with Nikayla W. At the jimmy buffet tribute concert was phenomenal! The ladies were sooo sweet and kind. The bbq is delish! The drink is just right! Tunes are parrot head!

Buffet - BBQ. Grilled chicken, green beans with bacon, corn, sausage and brisket.
Lynn L.

It's a great place to hang and watch races. Two days in March they have ostrich and camel races. We came for the Saturday race. The parking lot is massive with lots of handicap spaces. Walking in, it's huge. Tons of seating downstairs. They have concessions like hotdogs, frito pies, pizza, and hamburgers. We opted to eat at the Jockey Club. For $50 you have your own table with great views, a tv, unlimited non alcoholic beverage, a separate bar, and a buffet is included. Today they had BBQ grilled chicken, brisket, smoked sausage, green beans, corn, chili, assorted breads, desserts and a salad bar. The food was good. Chicken and brisket was good. I liked their chili, it had a kick. The bartenders and servers were nice. Beers are about $5.75, on Fridays they have $4 big beer specials. Drinks are about $10-$14. It's laid back, fun, and a great time to spend a day.

Matt G.

Came here for the Boots for Troops concert. The lineup did not disappoint. Nine hours of nonstop country music that would have you beguiled. The food was pretty damn good. The crawfish was amazing! Sausage, Boudin, sun, cigar, good day? Affirmative. The one of 2 downsides was the food truck that I ordered from forgot to give us our sausage and Boudin. It's OK. They quickly remedied the situation without asking any questions after reviewing my receipt. Props to them. The other downside was... The venue literally ran out of bottled water. This is unlike leading a horse to water. I want the damn water. I just can't drink it. Like the horse. Get it? If not, you've never heard the story of the horse being led water. Can't make it drink it? Never mind horrible analogy. The Uber drop off point was very well organized. They got us in and out without having to wait for an hour to find your car, drive to the exit, wait in line, and then holy crap. I'm right home well done. The music I'm not gonna bore you with the entire lineup because it takes too long. Google it. #Spoiler. Wade and Sawyer absolutely killed it. The staff? Utterly outstanding. Every person there was so friendly and courteous. I had to give them mega props. Do not know if they contracted out for this event or if these are their regular staff. But they did a fantastic job. That's why I tip so well. So. Eight hours? Lots of live music? Great food? Great drinks? Great staff? Easy in and out! Rock solid four stars

Inside cirque du soleil
Stephen H.

It was really a great experience to see the Cirque du Soleil TX Big Top show at the Sam Houston Racetrack. The performers were amazing as well as the different performances they did. It is worth the ticket price so grab 2 for yourself and another so they can witness the impossible to most with you.

At the paddock
Tony G.

A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The place was kid friendly and clean. We will be back.

Camel race day March 9th 2024
Jodie Q.

So my friend and I decided to check this place out for the first time and we had a great time. I can see how people spend the entire day here. There were a total of 9 horse races and also the camel and ostrich races for fun but you can't place bets on those. We arrived around 11:30 to scope out the place and had plans to eat the regular buffet but they were booked with reservations so we spent a little bit more to get a table in the Jockey club. You can literally sit in there and eat all day. General admission into the race park is only $5 and you can also rent box seats as well which are not too expensive. Check out the website. So we decided to spend a bit more for a buffet and over table in the jockey club with comes with its own small screen to see the races and you also have the big view from your seat as well of the track. The buffet was good but could be better. They had smoked brisket, chicken breast, salad, corn and green beans, chili and also desserts which were alright. The chocolate cake I had was really dry. There's alcohol everywhere and it wasn't cheaper than elsewhere but on Fridays in March they will have $4 big beers and specials on wine. The bathrooms were ok I mean so many people are doing in and out so it's hard to keep it emasculate. I bet on horses for the first time and won the first two races which was fun and also there's plenty of parking and you don't have to pay extra for it. Overall it was a fun experience and I would go back.

Racing
Tracy B.

FUN FRIDAY! $5 general admission and $4 24oz Big Beer/$2 187 ml wine is a recipe for a fun night at the race track. The loaded nachos were a bed of crunchy tortilla chips topped with your choice of toppings that included chicken, beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled jalapeños, pico, corn salsa, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and more. There is pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn and other carnival type foods available as well. Purchased a $3 program and placed a few bets. The restrooms were clean. Seating was roomy. All in all, a fun Friday!!

$4.00 Fridays beer nights.
Tom S.

Quarter horse racing at its finest eat. Fridays are great. Friday beer night specials. 22 oz deals. The season is done, so I'll have to wait 6-months again to enjoy this track.

Wiener dog races
Jane B.

Ok - this was seriously a fun outing. We went for the Weiner dog races, but the whole atmosphere was SO friendly & laid back. The staff was so courteous and helpful . They have food and drinks and evidently lots of events. Kids are welcome. We will be going back to experience the horse racing side if it. But we got to see the horses lining up, the jockeys up close, the horses making their walk around before the race. Very cool! The only suggestion I would have would be for the announcer of the races and such to be louder -if was way to soft.

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