The tradition continues in 2026
at Grants Pass Downs! Jackson’s racehorse, Flying Lark, earned accolades as a top sire in Oregon for many years.
Fifty years ago, the great pioneer Don Jackson set out to cultivate an interest in horse racing in Oregon. We honor Jackson because we know that without his efforts, Grants Pass Downs would not be where it is today. Racing Office: 541-476-1639
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Race Office: [email protected]
08/05/2026
Grants Pass Downs Sets Return of Live Horse Racing for 2026 Fall Meet Live horse racing will return to Grants Pass this September as Grants Pass Downs prepares to open its 2026 Fall Race Meet at the Don Jackson Racing Facility
The Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association at Grants Pass Downs meets this evening at Casa Amiga restaurant, 200 McDonald Rd in Grants Pass. All are welcome!
08/02/2026
Next up on the Oregon summer racing circuit! We hope you'll consider supporting our friends at the Tillamook County Fair as they present LIVE horse racing this coming Wednesday (8/5), Thursday (8/6), Friday (8/7) and Saturday (8/8.) Post Time is 1:00 PM each day. Tillamook is always a great time and you'll see many familiar faces from Grants Pass on the track and in the stands! Let's GO! https://www.tillamookfair.com/p/fair-info/horse-racing 🏇
The thrill of live horse racing returns to the Tillamook County Fair, August 5-8!
We are proud to be one of a few select live horse racing sites in Oregon, bringing the excitement of pari-mutuel horse racing right to our community. Feel the energy of the crowd, watch the horses tear down the track, and experience a Fair tradition that has been enjoyed by generations.
Join us in the Averill Arena every day of Fair for live racing action, and don’t miss this unique piece of Oregon racing tradition.
See you August 5–8 for good old-fashioned country fun! Tickets: https://www.tillamookfair.com/p/tickets
07/28/2026
Live racing returns to on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM! Stay tuned for our exciting schedule of fall events! 🍁🏇🍂
For information about our 2026 Fall Race Meet, please visit: http://racingontherogue.org
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Graphic: Mary Mumma
Chelsea Fine Photography
07/24/2026
07/20/2026
ATTENTION HORSEMEN ‼️ Your 2026 FALL RACE MEET Stall and RV Park Applications are now available on our website. You'll also find the Fall Condition Book 🍂 on our horsemen's page: https://racingontherogue.org/horsemen 🏇
We're looking forward to another exciting fall with y'all!
07/13/2026
Oregon summer racing continues this week at the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville! Post Time is 7:15 PM, July 15-18. https://crookedriverroundup.com/races/
Exciting racing, enthusiastic crowds, shopping and amazing food and drinks. We love it!
07/06/2026
sends out a huge THANK YOU to our fans and horsemen/women for making this a summer to remember! Here's our BIG photo drop from closing weekend. We'll see you Sunday, September 13 for the opening of the Fall 2026 Race Meet! 🏇🍂
Special thanks to Chelsea Fine Photography for her beautiful social media photos throughout the 2026 Summer Race Meet. 📷👏
To learn about our upcoming fall race meet, please visit our website: http://racingontherogue.org
07/05/2026
Wow! What a race! 🏇 Slreasonwithattitude and Salvador Ibarra win the $39,644 AQHA Adequan Derby Challenge at . Congratulations to all the connections! 🏆
Photos: Sara Babb and Becky Babb
07/05/2026
Who's going to win these beautiful buckles for top owner, trainer and jockey? Stick with us at the track and online as we present these to the 2026 Summer Race Meet winners! 🏆🏇
Montana Silversmiths
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Photo: Sara Babb