Les Bois
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Les Bois Treasure Valley Racing Hosts Local Track's Opening
Posted by Andrew Crisp on Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Well before the thoroughbreds were at the gate for Wednesday evening's season-opening first race at Les Bois Race Track, fans were already lining up along the track's fence, just a few inches from the freshly turned dirt. More than 4,500 fans attended the newly reopened Les Bois Park for the first full season of live racing since 2008.
The diverse crowd included children, parents and singles, some wearing cowboy boots and hats, others' attire more fitting an office environment. Thousands sat in the stands eating hamburgers and drinking beer, while many more gravitated between the chain-link track fence and the paddock.
Real estate along the paddock fence was limited, with eager bettors clutching race programs, jockeying to catch a glimpse of the horses and riders.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Les Bois Local Track Set for First Full Racing Season Since 2008
Posted by George Prentice on Wed, May 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Crews were out before sunrise this morning, preparing for today's opening of the 2012 live horse racing season at Les Bois Park. Following an abbreviated, but successful 15-day season in 2011, local owners are gearing up for a full 36-day season running through Wednesday, Aug. 11. This year makes the first full live racing season at Les Bois since 2008.
- George Prentice
- The calm before the thunder at Les Bois.
"We'll have all of our 820 stalls filled," Les Bois general manager Kerry Lawson told BW. "We had over 1,300 apply to come here this season."
Lawson said his track crew is usually out by 4 a.m. and horses and trainers are out on the track as early as 6 a.m..
Post time is 5:30 p.m. and gates open one hour prior.
"Everybody needs to know that we're going to be here for a long time, and we're going to supply a great product," said Lawson. "We're pretty excited."
Friday, November 4, 2011
Les Bois More Live Horse Racing in 2012
Posted by George Prentice on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM
As expected, Treasure Valley Racing announced today that its 2012 live horse racing season will be extended. The calendar will include 36 days of thoroughbred racing, beginning on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, and running through Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Racing will open in time to run concurrently with the Kentucky Derby and will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with select live races for holidays and special stakes races on Fridays and Sundays.
"We are deeply committed to returning horse racing to its former prominence and proud of the recent success of the 15-day meeting this past summer," said Jim Grigsby, a representative of Les Bois Park Racing. "Horse racing has a bright future in Idaho."
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Les Bois Treasure Valley Racing Now 100 Percent Local
Posted by George Prentice on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Following an abbreviated, but by all accounts successful, season at Les Bois Park, local investors have bought out their Alabama-based partners to take over 100 percent of Treasure Valley Racing. The purchase is expected to be complete Tuesday, Nov. 15.
This year's 15-day season was the first in three years, and produced better-than-expected attendance and 150 seasonal jobs. TVR's lease agreement with Ada County guarantees live races at the Garden City track for the next five years. Organizers said they expect at least 30 race days for 2012.
"Although we faced numerous challenges to reopen the track in time for a live race meet this past July, the unwavering commitment of all involved allowed us to make that a successful reality," said Scott Phelps, a representative of the former partners Alabama-Idaho, Inc. "The community is fortunate to have such strong local support of horse racing."
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Les Bois They're At the Post! Les Bois Opens First Season in 3 Years
Posted by George Prentice on Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Today is the day that Idaho horse racing enthusiasts have been looking forward to for three years: the return of thoroughbred racing to Les Bois Park.
The doors open this afternoon at 4:40, and the first post time is set for 5:30 at Les Bois, a part of the Expo Idaho fairgrounds in Garden City. Admission is $2. A special racing card is also set for Monday, July 4. Then, an abbreviated season of racing begins with a full card scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays through mid-August.
Approximately 150 employees have been hired by Les Bois' new lease holder, Treasure Valley Racing, to operate live and simulcast racing. TVR's lease agreement guarantees live races for the next five years.
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