General Information

CALDER RACE COURSE
Built in 1971, Calder Race Course conducts live Thoroughbred horse racing typically from late April to early January annually, and simulcasts racing from across the country and world-wide year-round

Admission Prices
Grandstand and Clubhouse levels: FREE
Clubhouse Reserved Seats: $2 (open weekends)
Turf Club: Non-members $5 during simulcasting; $10 during live racing.

Corral Seats
1st floor - FREE
2nd Floor - $2 on live racing days

Climate
Warm and generally sunny

Entire Grounds
220 acres

Location
On the Dade-Broward county line, approximately 15 miles from the center of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale

Parking
Space for 10,000 cars. all self parking is FREE
Valet is $5
Cash valet entrance is from the southeast side of the facility ground level
Valet passholders enter valet from the southeast side of the facility - proceed up ramp to second level.

Post Time
Calder race meet (Apr. 24 - Oct. 21) - 12:40 p.m.
Tropical at Calder race meet (Oct. 22 - Jan. 2) - 12:25 p.m.

Except Kentucky Derby Day (May 2) & Preakness Day (May 16)- 12:25 p.m.; Breeders' Cup Day (Nov. 7)- Noon; Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) - 11 a.m.

Gates Open
Admission Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
Tropical at Calder - 11:00 a.m.

Except Kentucky Derby Day (May 2) & Preakness Day (May 16) - 10 a.m.; Belmont Stakes Day (June 5) 10:30 am; Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) - 9:30 a.m.

Programs
Small program - $1.00
Calder Official Program - $2.50
Full Card Simulcasting Program - $3.00

Race Recall
Fans have access to video of races from Calder, plus various other tracks simulcast to Calder, at race recall centers located on each level. Calder replays are also available on the website.

Seating Capacity
Seats more than 15,000 people, includes fixed seats, box seats, benches on apron, two dining rooms, and paddock seats

Size of Plant
Approximately 180,000 square feet of public space in building

Stable Area Capacity
Stalls for 1,800 Thoroughbred horses plus receiving barn, feed rooms, tack rooms, detention barns, and living quarters.

Telephone Numbers
Dade: (305) 625-1311; Broward: (954) 523-4324; Fax: (305) 624-6284
Race Results Call: (305) 625-RACE or 7223 (no Broward number)

Internet Address
http://www.CalderRaceCourse.com

Track Data
Length of Main Track: one mile with 1/4 and 7/8 chutes. Surface is 12" sand and marl (clay) base with 4" of sand and marl cushion.
Length of Turf Course: 7/8 mile with 1/4 mile chute. Surface is Tifton #419 Bermuda grass.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where are you located?
See Maps and Directions.

What tracks are you simulcasting?
See On-Track Simulcasting.

Do you have a poker room or slots?
Yes. Studz Poker Club is Calder's 29-table card room located on the first floor of the grandstand and opened on Oct. 23, 2009.  A new 104,000-square foot slots facility - with 1,225 slot machines and three restaurants - is scheduled to open in January 2010.

Is there something we cannot bring to the racetrack?
You cannot bring outside food or beverage (we have many dining options). No cans, bottles, alcohol, coolers or backpacks are permitted and are subject to search. Also, no pets are permitted, although official seeing eye animals are.

Can we take pictures?
Yes, but only in fan-designated areas. Please refrain from flash photography near the horses in the saddling area.

Are children allowed?
Yes, but not allowed in wagering areas. Kids under 18 are free.

Do you race in the rain?
Yes, however if the weather is really stormy, the post parade may be shortened with the horses going from the saddling enclosure near the Paddock to the starting gate. This is called going from "Paddock to Post" or a "shortened post parade". Races typically are delayed during a thunderstorm.