SPORTS

2016 Great Falls Horse Race Meet

Horses are reluctant to enter the gate during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet during the Montana State fair on July 31.
Horses are reluctant to enter the gate during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet during the Montana State fair on July 31.
Annisa Keith
Spectators watch in anticipation while horses race around the track at the Montana Expo Park during the week of the Montana State Fair. Families gather along the railing to get a better view of the races.
Spectators watch in anticipation while horses race around the track at the Montana Expo Park during the week of the Montana State Fair. Families gather along the railing to get a better view of the races.
Annisa Keith
Horses and riders sprint down the first stretch of the race track at the Montana Expo Park during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday.
Horses and riders sprint down the first stretch of the race track at the Montana Expo Park during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday.
Annisa Keith
The fourth race day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet featured twelve races at the Montana Expo Park on Sunday, during the 3rd day of the Montana State Fair.
The fourth race day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet featured twelve races at the Montana Expo Park on Sunday, during the 3rd day of the Montana State Fair.
Annisa Keith
Horses and riders dart out of the gate during the 4th day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet at the Montana State Fair on Sunday.
Horses and riders dart out of the gate during the 4th day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet at the Montana State Fair on Sunday.
Annisa Keith
Horses clear the final turn during a racing heat on Sunday during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet sponsored by the Great Falls Turf Club. Over 1500 people attended Sunday's event.
Horses clear the final turn during a racing heat on Sunday during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet sponsored by the Great Falls Turf Club. Over 1500 people attended Sunday's event.
Annisa Keith
Horses dart across the race track during the second day of the Great Falls Race Meet at the Montana Expo Park on Sunday. Racing continues next weekend on June 30.
Horses dart across the race track during the second day of the Great Falls Race Meet at the Montana Expo Park on Sunday. Racing continues next weekend on June 30.
Annisa Keith
Horses, trainers, jockeys, and spectators flocked to the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park for the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday.
Horses, trainers, jockeys, and spectators flocked to the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park for the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday.
Annisa Keith
Jockeys battle for position on the final turn during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. Spectators gathered in the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park to watch and place bets during yesterday's event.
Jockeys battle for position on the final turn during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. Spectators gathered in the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park to watch and place bets during yesterday's event.
Annisa Keith
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Annisa Keith
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Annisa Keith
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
The Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted over 1500 people during the second day of races at the Montana Expo Park. Families are found across the Grandstand taking in the races.
The Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted over 1500 people during the second day of races at the Montana Expo Park. Families are found across the Grandstand taking in the races.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
The Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park filled during the first weekend of races at the Great Falls Horse Race Meet. Over 3,000 people attended during the first two days of racing, bringing in over $200,000 total. Racing continues starting June 30.
The Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park filled during the first weekend of races at the Great Falls Horse Race Meet. Over 3,000 people attended during the first two days of racing, bringing in over $200,000 total. Racing continues starting June 30.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather beside the racetrack on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
Horses and trainers circle on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet at the Montana Expo Park.
Horses and trainers circle on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet at the Montana Expo Park.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Gambling hopefuls stand in line at the gambling window below the Grandstands during the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet on Sunday. The handle for the first two days of racing totals around $200,000.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
Horse jocky "Jack The Ripper" rides on horseback before a race during the first day of the Great Falls Race Meet on Saturday. Over 3,000 people attended during the first two days of racing, bringing in over $200,000 total. Racing continues starting June 30.
Horse jocky "Jack The Ripper" rides on horseback before a race during the first day of the Great Falls Race Meet on Saturday. Over 3,000 people attended during the first two days of racing, bringing in over $200,000 total. Racing continues starting June 30.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather on the ground level of the Grandstands on Sunday during the second day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith
Horses, trainers, jockeys, and spectators flocked to the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park for the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet. The first two days of races brought in a handle over $200,000.
Horses, trainers, jockeys, and spectators flocked to the Grandstands at the Montana Expo Park for the second day of the Great Falls Horse Race Meet. The first two days of races brought in a handle over $200,000.
Annisa Keith
Spectators gather on the Grandstands on Sunday during the first day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Spectators gather on the Grandstands on Sunday during the first day of races during the Great Falls Horse Race Meet hosted by the Great Falls Turf Club. Racing continues the weekend of June 30.
Annisa Keith