The Aiken Trials

Location

Aiken Training Track
538 Two Notch Rd SE
Aiken SC, 29801

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Contact Info

By Phone:(803) 648-4631

Cost

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The Aiken Trials
Photo Credit: Bruce Caddotte

Aiken Trials has become a time-honored tradition as the first leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown. This is a fun, family friendly event.

Beginning in 1942, the Aiken Trials has given young horses in training the enlightening opportunity to experience every aspect of live racing. This has become a time-honored tradition as the first leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown, held annually for three consecutive Saturdays in March. The AikenSteeplechase and Pacers & Polo make up the other two events.

The Aiken Trials draws upwards of 10,000 spectators who enjoy a day of family fun that includes tailgating, vendors and competitive racing.

There are six races on the program consisting of five races for two-year-olds and maidens (horses that may have started in a race, but have never won), running a ¼ mile to 4 ½ furlongs, and one race for older horses that have already won. As in the past two years, Pony races will also be featured.

 

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