As Tennessee Moon sailed for the finish line in the sixth race Sunday at Fonner Park, jockey Ricardo Martinez couldn’t resist taking a peek over his shoulder to see if he was home free.

People filled the stands of Fonner Park on Friday, poring over race books, watching the horses and placing bets. Numbers lit up on the board near the track, showing the Racing fans ready to take a ...

Fonner Park has announced the passing of Hugh Miner Jr., 78, who passed away on October 4 after battling an illness. ... and the establishment of the Finish Line Lounge. ...

Former Fonner Park CEO Hugh M. Miner Jr. died Oct. 4 at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Neb., following a lengthy illness. He was 78. A graduate of Kearney State College, where he ...

For the second year in a row, Fonner Park’s race meet will run longer than usual. ... Jockeys race to the finish line at Fonner Park on opening day in 2012. Journal Star file photo ...

Part of the non-profit Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority, Fonner Park began its 31-day meet Feb. 21, with average daily wagering of $253,000 until March 23, when the COVID-19 restrictions ...

Six will go to the post Saturday in the 33rd running of the $75,000 Bosselman Pump & Pantry/Gus Fonner Stakes at Grand Island’s Fonner Park.

GRAND ISLAND -- Fonner Park and the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Nebraska Thoroughbred Breeders Association have announced a two-week trial period to conduct ...