State Fair Race Meet
July 3-4; July 10-11; July 17-18; July 30 - Aug 1
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Paint Horse racing comes to the top track in the state at Montana ExpoPark. With nine exciting days of horse racing, betters and horse lovers can enjoy the fun and thrills of Montana 's best horses. Simulcast horse and greyhound racing from all major tracks held in conjunction with live action.

Post times are 1:30 pm race days except for Friday, July 30 when post tme will be at 4:30 pm.

Admissions: $3
Program: $3
Both Admission & Program: $5

Table Reservations:
Paddock Club: Table for four $150 (includes four admissions, four race programs and one VIP race parking pass)

Upper Grandstand-Terrace: Table for four $150 (includes four admissions, four race programs and one VIP race parking pass)

Upper Grandstand-Terrace: Table for two $100 (includes two admissions, two race programs and one VIP race parking pass)

Lower Grandstand Covered Box Seats: Seating for four $150 (includes four admissions, four race programs and one VIP race parking pass)

Lower Grandstand Covered Box Seats: Seating for three $125 (includes three admissions, three race programs and one VIP race parking pass)

VIP Parking is adjacent to the Grandstand July 3-4, 10-11, 17-18. Parking moves to main lot southwest of Four Seasons Arena during Montana State Fair July 30 - Aug. 1.

Call Anne at the ExpoPark office (406-727-8900) prior to racing; During racing, look for the reservations table under the Grandstand.

Or write:

State Fair Race Meet
Table Reservations
PO Box 1888
Great Falls , MT 59403

Make checks payable to: Montana ExpoPark
Please list Table Reservations in the memo line, thank you!

Stakes Races Information

1. Late payments will be accepted in any stakes race for three (3) times the missed payment(s) up to closing of entries.
2. Purse of $1,200 paid for all Stakes trials.
3. All races will be run under the supervision and rules of the Montana Board of Horse Racing.
 
Thoroughbred Stakes:
Treasure State Futurity--July 31, 2004    

Distance: 5 Furlongs
Trials: July 10, 2004
For Thoroughbreds foaled in 2002
$4,000 Added. Estimated Purse: $10,000
Weight: 124 lbs; fillies allowed 3 lbs.
No trial races will be offered if less than 12 entries. Finalists
determined first by money earned then by random draw.
Six (6) separate entries minimum to run
Purses paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate June 1 $100
Sustain July 1 $150
To Enter $250
 
Lewis and Clark Derby --August 1, 2004     

Distance: 7 Furlongs
Trials: July 11, 2004
For Thoroughbreds foaled in 2001
$4,000 Added. Estimated Purse: $10,000
Weight: 124 lbs; fillies allowed 5 lbs.
No trial races will be offered if less than 12 entries. Finalists
determined first by money earned
then by random draw.   
Six (6) separate entries minimum to run
Purses paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate June 1 $100
Sustain July 1 $150
To Enter $250
 
Big Sky Handicap
August 1, 2004     Distance: 1 Mile and 70
For Thoroughbreds foaled in 2001 and before
$4,000 Added. Estimated Purse: $8,000
Weight: High weights preferred.
Six (6) separate entries minimum to run
Purses paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate July 15 $150
To Enter   $250
 
 
MONTANA STATE FAIR RACE MEET 2004 STAKES SCHEDULE - Tentative
GREAT FALLS , MT - July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30, 31, August 1, 2004
 
1. Late payments will be accepted in any stakes race for three (3) times the missed payment(s) up to closing of entries.
2. Purse of $1,200 paid for all Stakes trials.
3. All races will be run under the supervision and rules of the Montana Board of Horse Racing.
 
Quarter Horse Stakes
State Fair Quarter Horse Futurity--July 31, 2004    

Distance: 300 yards
Trials: July 17, 2004
For AQHA foals of 2002
$4,000 Added. Estimated Purse: $25,000
Weight: 124 lbs. No allowance for fillies
Six (6) separate entries minimum to run
Purses paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate May 1 $100
Sustain June 1 $150
To Enter $250
 
State Fair Quarter Horse Derby --August 1, 2004    

Distance: 300 yards
Trials: July 18, 20 04
For AQHA foals of 2001
$4,000 Added. Estimated Purse: $10,000
Weight: 124 lbs. No allowance for fillies
No trial races will be offered if less than 12 entries. Finalists
determined first by money earned,  then by random draw.
Six (6) separate entries minimum top run
Purses Paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate May 1 $100
Sustain June 1 $150
To Enter $250
 
MONTANA STATE FAIR RACE MEET 2004 STAKES SCHEDULE - Tentative
GREAT FALLS, MT - July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30, 31, August 1, 2004
 
1. Late payments will be accepted in any stakes race for three (3) times the missed payment(s) up to closing of entries.
2. Purse of $1,200 paid for all Stakes trials.
3. All races will be run under the supervision and rules of the Montana Board of Horse Racing.

Paint Horse Stakes
State Fair Paint Horse Futurity--July 17, 2004    

Distance: 300 yards
Trials: July 3, 2004
For APHA foals of 2002
$2000 Added. Estimated Purse: $10,000
Weight: 124 lbs. No allowance for fillies
No trial races will be offered if less than 12 entries. Finalists
determined first by money earned,  then by random draw.
Six (6) separate entries to run
Purses paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate May 1 $100
Sustain June 1    $100
To Enter $250
 
 
State Fair Paint Horse Derby
July 18, 2004      Distance: 300 yards
Trials: July 4, 2004
For APHA foals of 2001
$2000 Added. Estimated Purse: $5,000
Weight: 124 lbs. No allowance for fillies
No trial races will be offered if less than 12 entries. Finalists
determined first by money earned,  then by random draw.
Six (6) separate entries to run
Purses Paid: 50/20/12/8/6/4
Payments:

Nominate May 1 $100
Sustain June 1   $100
To Enter $250

Montana Board of Horse Racing
Executive Secretary
Contact: Sam Murfitt, (406) 444-4287

The Board of Horse Racing program is responsible for:

1. regulating the live and simulcast horse racing industry;
2. ensuring compliance by the approximately 3,500 licensees with state laws and board rules;
3. licensing all racing personnel, establishing race dates for various communities, establishing veterinary practices and standards in connection with horse racing meets; and
4. the auditing, supervision, and investigations related to the pari-mutuel racing system in Montana. The program work is mandated in Title 2, Chapter 15, and Title 23, Chapter 4, MCA.

The Board of Horse Racing is funded with state special revenue derived from a 1% tax on gross betting receipts from pari-mutuel betting. For simulcast facilities, the tax is the greater of 1% of gross betting receipts or the actual cost to the board for regulating the meet.