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Fairmount Park Casino & Racing

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Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is a thoroughbred racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois. It opened in 1925, making it 101 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval.

Its signature race is the St. Louis Derby.

It is the only Illinois racetrack outside the Chicago area, and Accel Entertainment bought it in 2024 and added a racino.

Track facts

Location
Collinsville, Illinois
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
1-mile dirt oval
Opened
1925
Racing season
April–September
Operator
Accel Entertainment
Former names
Fairmount Park
FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing (2020–2024)

Signature races at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs april–September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Gateway Arch in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Fairmount Park Casino & Racing and parking nearby.

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Tracks near Fairmount Park Casino & Racing10

  1. 1HarnessDu Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Du Quoin, Illinois)64 mi
  2. 2HarnessIllinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack — Illinois Colt Stakes (Springfield, Illinois)84 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredEllis Park — Groupie Doll Stakes (Henderson, Kentucky)145 mi
  4. 4HarnessOak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel — Harness racing (Oak Grove, Kentucky)198 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredChurchill Downs — Kentucky Derby (Louisville, Kentucky)233 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredHorseshoe Indianapolis — Indiana Derby (Shelbyville, Indiana)235 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredKentucky Downs — Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint (Franklin, Kentucky)236 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredHawthorne Race Course — Illinois Derby (Stickney, Illinois)250 mi
  9. 9HarnessHarrah's Hoosier Park — Dan Patch Stakes (Anderson, Indiana)254 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredPrairie Meadows — Iowa Derby (Altoona, Iowa)276 mi

Questions about Fairmount Park Casino & Racing

Where is Fairmount Park Casino & Racing?

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is in Collinsville, Illinois.

What kind of racing is at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing?

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs april–September.

When did Fairmount Park Casino & Racing open?

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing opened in 1925.

What is the biggest race at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing?

The signature race at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is the St. Louis Derby.

What other racetracks are near Fairmount Park Casino & Racing?

The closest is Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack in Du Quoin, Illinois, about 64 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.