The sound of thundering hooves returns to Southern Oregon this weekend as the 2026 racing season begins at Grants Pass Downs.
The popular Racing on the Rogue meet opens Saturday, June 20, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, kicking off a three-weekend, seven-day season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.
Presented by the Southern Oregon Horse Racing Association (SOHRA), the annual meet continues a long-standing local tradition while showcasing several improvements designed to enhance the experience…