FONNER PARK RACECOURSE
The racecourse at Fonner Park is situated in Grand Island in the centre of Nebraska and first entertained the racing public in 1954.
	Its principal race is the Gus Fonner Stakes held each April and, in 2009, was the Bosselman-Gus Fonner Stakes. The 2009 race was the 50th running with a purse of $75,000 and was won in emphatic style by Budge Man by 2 1/2 lengths. He went off the third favourite at 5/1 and was ridden by Jesus Ponce.
The start of the 2009 season in February suffered a setback when heavy snowstorms caused its cancellation, although the track is famous for simulcasting races from across the States and was able to continue.
	The last flat race meeting of the year is held in early May and the traditional final race is the 9 furlong Coors Starter Allowance.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net