79th Annual Aiken Trials

538 Two Notch Rd SE,Aiken SC 29801

19 March, 2022

Description

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.