Blue Ribbon Trials Slated
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Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw is hosting the trials for the $50,000-added Blue Ribbon Futurity and the $20,000-added Blue Ribbon Derby on Saturday.

Robin Akers, the track's marketing director, said 14 trials are scheduled and the racing office has set an early post time of 11:30 a.m. for Saturday's races only.

Admission gates will open at 10:30 a.m. Post times for Friday and Sunday races will remain at 1 p.m.

"Blue Ribbon Downs is also hosting a reunion weekend Saturday and Sunday for all horsemen who have ever raced at the track from its days as a bush track through the present day," Akers said. "Please make plans to come and join us on this festive occasion and help us celebrate the rich horseracing history of Oklahoma. We will be inducting several new members into the Blue Ribbon Downs Horsemen's Hall of Fame on Saturday during the trials."

Sunday's featured race is the second running of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association Maiden Maturity for 3-year-old and older Quarter Horses.

To reserve a table in the clubhouse call (918) 775-7771, ext. 252.

Admission is $2 and clubhouse seating is $3.50 per person.

"And Fridays are back," Akers said. "For the month of March, live racing will be run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fridays are also Senior Citizen's Day at Blue Ribbon Downs. Admission is free on Fridays to all Seniors."

For more information about racing at Blue Ribbon Downs, check the track's Web site at www.blueribbondowns.net or call the track office at (918) 775-7771.

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