Prairie Meadows Announces Thoroughbred Purse Increase for the Remainder of 2026 Season

By Jessica Saddler —-

Prairie Meadows Announces Thoroughbred Purse Increase for the Remainder of 2026 Season

$1500 Increase to All Thoroughbred Overnight Purses Starting August 22

ALTOONA, IA – Effective with all Thoroughbred overnight races starting Saturday, August 22 through the end of the 2026 racing season, Prairie Meadows and the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA) have agreed to increase purses by $1500.

With the increased purse amount taking effect, the bottom level purse for Thoroughbred overnight races will now be $13,500 and the top-level purse at $41,500 for open company races. Iowa-registered overnight races will range from $18,083 up to $55,589 for the remainder of the 2026 season, which concludes on Saturday, September 26 with the Iowa Classic.

For full details about the 2026 live racing season, visit www.prairiemeadows.com/racing.

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About Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through charitable donations and taxes, Prairie Meadows has given more than $2.4 billion. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.