Wyoming Gaming Commission Approves Laramie County Horse Racing

The Wyoming Gaming Commission has signed off on proposed horse racing in Laramie County, clearing the way for racing starting in August of next near.

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Horse Races Slated To Start In August of 2025

The commission approved 16 race dates starting on August 1, 2025. The races will be held at Thunder Plains Park, 10 miles east of Cheyenne.

According to a news release from the park, the track ''will host its inaugural race day on Friday, August 1, 2025, with additional races to follow on August 2, 3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 and September 1. Dates are subject to change per the Wyoming Gaming Commission.''

The commission also approved simulcasting of the races and related activities. The track itself will be a mile long. The release says that while temporary structures will be up for the initial season, ''the essential components, including barns, racing officials’ tower, video patrol towers, and spectator areas, will be in place.''

“As a fifth-generation Wyomingite, being able to bring this track to our state carries a lot of meaning,” said Ryan Clement, managing partner at Thunder Plains. “Thunder Plains sees an incredible opportunity to create a positive impact not only on the Wyoming horse racing industry but also the area’s economy, in terms of new job opportunities and tourism revenue.”