Event Schedule for May 9, 2026: Gates Open: 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies: 12:00 p.m. Races: Seven races throughout the day with total purses of $575,000. Additional Highlights: Style Contest, Tailgating Contest, Stick Pony Races, and the Parade of Hounds. Closing: Hospitality venues close approximately 15 minutes after the final race, except for Royal 615, Live Music Stage and the Infield Turf Tavern, which close at 7 p.m. A more detailed schedule will be available at IroquoisSteeplechase.org.