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Wyoming Downs

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Wyoming Downs is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack in Evanston, Wyoming.

Its signature races are the Wyoming Downs Derby and Governor's Cup.

Wyoming Downs is Wyoming's only privately owned racetrack; in 2026 it ran 66 thoroughbred races alongside 129 quarter horse races.

Track facts

Location
Evanston, Wyoming
Racing
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse
Surfaces
Dirt
Racing season
June–August
Operator
ECL Entertainment / Clairvest / WERCS joint venture

Signature races at Wyoming Downs

Race day

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

The view. Our illustration shows Wyoming peaks in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Wyoming Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Wyoming Downs

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Tracks near Wyoming Downs10

  1. 1ThoroughbredEnergy Downs — Thoroughbred racing (Gillette, Wyoming)346 mi
  2. 2ThoroughbredSunRay Park & Casino — San Juan County Commissioners Handicap (Farmington, New Mexico)348 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredBally's Arapahoe Park — Gold Rush Futurity (Aurora, Colorado)349 mi
  4. 4ThoroughbredThe Downs Racetrack & Casino — Downs at Albuquerque Fall QH Championship (QH G1) (Albuquerque, New Mexico)490 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredTurf Paradise — Turf Paradise Derby (Phoenix, Arizona)531 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredRocky Mountain Turf Club — Thoroughbred racing (Lethbridge, Alberta)589 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredSanta Anita Park — Santa Anita Handicap (Arcadia, California)626 mi
  8. 8ThoroughbredGrants Pass Downs — Thoroughbred racing (Grants Pass, Oregon)641 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredLos Alamitos Race Course — Los Alamitos Futurity (Cypress, California)645 mi
  10. 10ThoroughbredFonner Park — Gus Fonner Stakes (Grand Island, Nebraska)658 mi

Questions about Wyoming Downs

Where is Wyoming Downs?

Wyoming Downs is in Evanston, Wyoming.

What kind of racing is at Wyoming Downs?

Wyoming Downs hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Live racing runs june–August.

What is the biggest race at Wyoming Downs?

The signature race at Wyoming Downs is the Wyoming Downs Derby.

What other racetracks are near Wyoming Downs?

The closest is Energy Downs in Gillette, Wyoming, about 346 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.