Calder Race Course Racetrack Horse Racing
Active races and results can be found at the Calder Race Course horse betting page.
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 1,436 feet
Width of backstretch 80 feet
Width of stretch: 75 feet
Composition: Surface is 12" sand and marl (clay) base with 4" of sand and marl cushion
Turf: 7 furlongs, inside main track
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 990 feet
Width of course: 67 feet
Composition: Surface is Tifton #419 Bermuda grass
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Wind: ENE at 30 mph
Bodog Racebook Payout Limits
Max per Race Payout: $15,000U.S. Graded Stakes Races at Calder Race Course
| Date | Race | Grade | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2009 | Tropical Park Derby Stakes | III | 3 yo |
About Calder Race Course Racetrack
The Calder Racetrack rests near Pro Player Stadium, home of the Florida Marlins and Miami Dolphins, and is 20 minutes from both the Miami International and Fort Lauderdale airports. The Calder Racetrack has enough room to comfortably contain 1,800 thoroughbreds and has a seating capacity of 15,000 people. Calder also has a great card room and is looking to apply for permits to get slot machines added to its impressive line up of entertainment offerings.
Though Calder Racetrack opened on May 6th, 1971, it took a total of 11 years to get the legal permits and to install its revolutionary all-weather track, which was created by 3M. In the 1980s, Calder introduced some renovations and two new purchases. The first purchase was by Bertram Firestone and the second by Kawasaki Leasings.
By 1997, Calder Racetrack introduced the simulcasting program system. This program allowed bettors to wager on Calder races from off site and international locations. With the program's addition, the racetrack's handle was boosted and consequently raised the track's purses. In 1999, Churchill Downs purchased the Calder Racetrack for $86 million.