Edited Press Release
A pair of new 2-year-old stakes races will be featured at Lone Star Park starting in 2027 for graduates of the two Texas Thoroughbred Association Sales held annually. The races were approved by the full Texas Thoroughbred Association Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 24.
The stakes will be for 2-year-olds who have passed through the sales ring at the Mary Ruyle Sales Pavilion at Lone Star Park, beginning with the 2026 Texas Yearling Sale and the 2027 Texas Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale.
Both races will feature $100,000 purses–a race for 2-year-old fillies who are TTA Sales graduates and a race for 2-year-old colts/gelding who are TTA Sales graduates.
“These races are a great way to continue growing Texas racing and a great incentive for our sellers and buyers at the Texas Thoroughbred Association Sales,” TTA Board President Phil Leckinger said. “We are committed to ensuring our graduates have opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else and we believe supporting our sales through these sales-restricted races is a great way to continue to boost the energy around our sales.”
Held at Lone Star Park during their summer meet beginning in 2027, the new races will be the third set of stakes for TTA Sales graduates. In total, the six events tally $700,000 in purse money.
“This announcement comes at the perfect time as we are gearing up for our 2026 Texas Yearling Sale in August [25th],” TTA Sales Director Foster Bridewell said. “These races provide another great opportunity for our sellers and buyers, and I appreciate the TTA Board of Directors for their commitment to racing and our sales.”
The races will be presented to the Texas Racing Commission soon and are pending TRC approval.
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