Southern Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows is a Racino located in Altoona, Iowa, United States, it runs both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses at its meet from May to September. In 1984, Prairie Meadows received a license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission to operate a horse racing facility after parimutuel betting was legalized by the state the previous year. In 19…
Prairie Meadows is a Racino located in Altoona, Iowa, United States, it runs both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses at its meet from May to September. In 1984, Prairie Meadows received a license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission to operate a horse racing facility after parimutuel betting was legalized by the state the previous year. In 1987, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for Prairie Meadows.
  • Location: Altoona, Iowa, United States
  • Owned by: Polk County, Iowa
  • Operated by: 13-Member Board of Directors
  • Date opened: March 1, 1989
  • Race type: Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
  • Notable races: Cornhusker Handicap
  • Attendance: 2.7 Million Annually
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