Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows HistoryPrairie Meadows has been a vital part of the central Iowa community since its inception on March 1, 1989. The racetrack is located ten miles east of Des Moines, Iowa and features seasonal live thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness racing from April to November. Prairie Meadows Racetrack includes 1500 casino slot machines besides year-round simulcast facilities.
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Prairie Meadows
(800)-325-9015
Racing Dates: 2011-04-22 until 2011-10-01 |
Prairie Meadows Stakes
| Stakes | Grade | Purse | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Sprint | $75,000 | August 15 | |
| Donna Reed | $80,000 | August 29 | |
| Ralph Hayes | $80,000 | August 29 | |
| Prairie Meadows Handicap | $75,000 | September 12 | |
| Prairie Meadows Derby | $75,000 | September 19 | |
| Prairie Meadows Oaks | $75,000 | September 19 | |
| Hawkeyes Handicap | $75,000 | June 11 | |
| Cyclones Handicap | $75,000 | June 12 | |
| Iowa Sprint Handicap | $125,000 | June 25 | |
| Iowa Distaff | $100,000 | June 25 | |
| Saylorville Stakes | $100,000 | June 25 | |
| Iowa Derby | III | $250,000 | June 26 |
| Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap | II | $300,000 | June 26 |
| Prairie Gold Juvenile Stakes | $75,000 | July 17 |
How to get there:
If you want to come from the West, you require taking I-80 east to exit 142A. Turn right onto Highway 6 and take first left (east) onto Adventureland Drive. Prairie Meadows will be on your right. If you come from the eastern side of the track, you need to take I-80 west to exit 142. Turn left onto Highway 6. Take your first left (east) onto Adventureland Drive. And the racetrack will be on the right. To come from the North through I-35, merge onto I-80 east via exit 87A towards Davenport. Travel a little over four miles to exit 142A. Turn right onto Highway 6 and take first left (east) onto Adventureland. You will find the racetrack on your right. If you are willing to come from the north take I-35, merge onto highway 5 South on the southern edge of Des Moines. Highway 5 South becomes Highway 65 North. Take exit 83 toward Highway 6/Hubbell Avenue. Turn right onto Highway 6/Hubbell Avenue. Turn right onto Adventure Drive and the track will be on your right. Parking is completely free at Prairie Meadows.
