Ownership:
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Yellow Rose Entertainment, Drew Alexander
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Location:
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South side of Interstate 40 at Arnot Road (Exit 60)
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Construction schedule:
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10 months for simulcast pavilion with with expected completion by May 2003; the remainder of the facility will be completed in phases.
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Estimated cost:
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$14 million
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Racing surface:
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One-mile dirt, 550-yard chute
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Seating:
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10,000 hard seats, 20,000+ on slopes of lawn (30,000 total)
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Acres:
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285
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Construction contractors:
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A & S General Contractors, Amarillo, Texas
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Architects:
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HD&D Designs, Amarillo, Texas
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Television screens:
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300 plus, including 16 screens measuring 12 feet each
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Restaurants/Refreshments:
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General concessions, full service restaurant and sports bar
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Employees:
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350, including stable area personnel
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Economic impact:
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$42,230,000 (click for more information)
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Live racing:
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American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred
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Simulcast racing:
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American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred and Dog racing from North America, Europe and Australia
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Stabling:
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Nine standard barns with 432 stalls; One receiving barn; One staked barn; One holding barn (total 550 stalls)
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Age:
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21 to wager, children allowed in all areas of facility
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Stadium:
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Two levels: Level 1 - simulcast pavilion
Level 2 - suites, restaurant and Jockey Club Banquet facilities for large parties/groups available
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Racing