Bob Hamar

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Bob Hamar

Jockey Blake Nunnally had never been on Hasty Flyer before. Nunnally had never ridden him in a race or even exercised him in the mornings. But that didn’t matter. When they went to the post for the 64th running of the $15,000 Baxter Stakes Saturday at Fonner Park, both jockey and horse were ready for the challenge. As expected, Hasty Flyer came out of the gate fast and never trailed, going wire-to-wire to win the six-furlong race for 3-year-olds by 3 1-4th lengths in 1:14.40.

1 week ago | kgfw.com | Bob Hamar

GRAND ISLAND — The 64th running of the $15,000 Baxter Stakes will be heavy with the top trainers on the grounds saddling the favorites for the six-furlong race for 3-year-olds. Leading trainer Mark Hibdon is scheduled to send two to the post with Water Tester, ridden by David Cardoso at 6-1 and La. Grand Slam, a filly ridden by Victor Bailon at 9-2. It will be La. Grand Slam’s first outing at Fonner Park.

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Bob Hamar

The 64th running of the $15,000 Baxter Stakes will be heavy with the top trainers on the grounds saddling the favorites for the six-furlong race for 3-year-olds. Leading trainer Mark Hibdon is scheduled to send two to the post with Water Tester, ridden by David Cardoso at 6-1 and La. Grand Slam, a filly ridden by Victor Bailon at 9-2. It will be La. Grand Slam’s first outing at Fonner Park. “I didn’t want to run her against older horses so I haven’t been able to get an out in her,” Hibdon said.

2 weeks ago | rock1015.com | Bob Hamar |Brian Neben

GRAND ISLAND — Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak has something he likes to call the “Fonner vibe.”It’s a combination of racing, family and friends and a lot of good clean fun. “It is a very special experience here at Fonner Park,” Kotulak said. “A Saturday at the Fonner Park races is really something not to be missed, whether you’re the experienced horseplayer or simply someone out looking for a fun time.

2 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Bob Hamar

Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak has something he likes to call the “Fonner vibe.”It’s a combination of racing, family and friends and a lot of good clean fun. “It is a very special experience here at Fonner Park,” Kotulak said. “A Saturday at the Fonner Park races is really something not to be missed, whether you’re the experienced horseplayer or simply someone out looking for a fun time.