By J.L. Calderwood
Live
racing at Fair Meadows is only two months away, and thanks to recent
developments, people can actually enjoy racing again in Tulsa—including my roommate and
myself.
We
are happy with the decision to have live racing for the 2013 season. We enjoy going there and watching the horses while also enjoying each other’s
company. We have a fascination with these animals and watching them do
something pretty amazing.
But this season was almost lost thanks to a vote that occurred late in 2012.
But this season was almost lost thanks to a vote that occurred late in 2012.
Last
November, according to the Tulsa World, the Tulsa County fair board voted unanimously to sign a multi-year
naming-rights agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. This would have ended racing at Fair Meadows.
But a special meeting of the fair board was held on December 12, the Tulsa World reported,to get
live racing scheduled for 2013. During that meeting the fair board rescinded the vote to cancel the 2013 racing
season.
“When
confronted with this new information, it was imperative to take aggressive and
timely action,” said County Commissioner and fair board Chairman Fred Perry. “I
believe it is appropriate to follow the terms of the agreements regarding the
2013 race meeting, which is why I have requested a special meeting to address
the issue.”
Fair Meadows has released their schedule for the 2013 season. The first race will be held Saturday, June 8, and the final race will be Friday, August 2. Night races are scheduled Thursday-Sunday, as well as two races on Wednesday, June 19 and July 3.
Fair Meadows has released their schedule for the 2013 season. The first race will be held Saturday, June 8, and the final race will be Friday, August 2. Night races are scheduled Thursday-Sunday, as well as two races on Wednesday, June 19 and July 3.
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