Lone Star Park has announced that the main racetrack is being completely
renovated along with major grandstand improvements to be in place in time for
the upcoming 13-week Spring Thoroughbred season beginning April 11.
The main track reconditioning is currently underway and will feature a new
base and mixture to ensure track safety and consistency.
“During the course of the previous Fall Meeting of Champions for American
Quarter Horses, we noticed inconsistencies in the main dirt track that caused
some bias during races. A complete investigation by independent, top track and
soil experts, found that remnants of the previously used cushion material
remained in broad areas of the track. This material caused difficulties grooming
the track each day in order to achieve a uniform distribution of cushion from
the inner rail to the outside of the racetrack,” said Drew Shubeck, Lone Star
Park President & General Manager.
The renovation project includes removal of all cushion material in order to
fully inspect the limestone base; reapplication of the cushion, allowing
sub-cushion material to blend with saved cushion material; and the blending of
washed sand, clay and organics to achieve optimum blend of cushion materials.
“Our first and foremost objective is to have a safe and consistent racetrack
surface and we believe these renovations will do just that for our horsemen,”
Shubeck said.
The changes to the main racetrack are not the only improvements being made at
Lone Star Park. Returning customers will notice a significant change on the
fourth floor of the 280,000 square foot, glass-enclosed, climate controlled
grandstand. The main 1,200 seat Silks Dining Terraces are undergoing a dramatic
renovation including new tables and chairs and a completely redesigned
television presentation. Additionally, a new menu will be launched just in time
for the Thoroughbred season featuring many of the traditional favorites with an
influx of exciting new flavors and a wide variety of offerings for the
discriminating horse lovers ever changing palate.
Lone Star Park also recently announced a new exclusion policy which is
consistent with regulations adopted by other racetracks and a written position
issued by the Jockey Club last month.
“Lone Star Park is committed to ensuring that the racing programs we conduct
reflect the highest standards of safety and integrity. Lone Star Park reserves
the right not to allocate stalls or accept entries from any horsemen on the
suspended list from either the American Quarter Horse Association or The Jockey
Club.”
Also, the track recently announced its 2013 stakes schedule consisting of 11
stakes races totaling over $1.1 million. The schedule is highlighted by the
Grade 3, $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap for three year olds and up at 1 1/16
miles on May 27 and the Grade 3, $200,000 Texas Mile for three year olds and up
at one mile on April 27.
The complete stakes schedule can be found at
www.lonestarpark.com.
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