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About Us
San Jose Fairdowns OTB
Located at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds near Monterey Highway and Tully Road, Fairdowns OTB is your destination for heart-pounding horseracing action. With over 100 large video screens and a vibrant Sports Bar featuring major league events like NFL Sunday Ticket, there’s always something to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Catch live simulcasts of top-tier races from California’s renowned tracks—Santa Anita Park and Del Mar—along with prestigious venues across the United States and Canada, including Churchill Downs and Belmont Park.
Watch, wager, and win as you immerse yourself in the world of live horseracing. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just discovering the excitement, Fairdowns OTB is the place to play and bet on live simulcast Horseracing, from around the world.
Contact Us
Fair Downs and Turf Club
Click on the phone number to call from your mobile or on the address to get directions.
Please note: Our address is 344 Old Tully Rd (not Tully Rd). Enter through Gate C for easy access to the venue.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to get to our location.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to get to our location.
Driving Directions
From 101:
Take the Tully Road exit West, proceed 1.5 miles and the fairgrounds is On the left hand side. Turn left on 7th St. and turn left into Gate C.
From 280:
Take the 7th Street exit South and proceed until you reach Tully Rd. Cross Tully Rd. and follow around to Gate C.
From 87:
Take the Curtner Ave. exit East, proceed 2 miles to Monterey Rd. Turn Right on Monterey, go to next light, which is Old Tully Rd. Turn left and Enter Gate C on Right.
From 17:
Take the 280 “Downtown San Jose” exit. Next, take the 7th Street exit South and proceed across Tully Rd, and follow around to Gate C.
From 880:
Take the 280 “Downtown San Jose” exit. Next, take the 7th Street exit South and proceed until you cross Tully Rd. Continue around until you Reach Gate C on your left. ( about 200 yards)
From 680:
Take 101 South towards Los Angeles. Take the Tully Rd exit West, Proceed 1.5 miles to 7th St. Turn left and follow around to Gate C.
Public Transit
Light rail
From the Alum Rock Transit Center take the SANTA TERESA train going Southbound.
Get off at the CURTNER station.
Get on the 26 bus towards Eastridge from the Curtner station.
Get off at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.
From the Santa Teresa station take the ALUM ROCK train going Northbound. Get off at the CURTNER station.
Get on the 26 bus towards Eastridge from the Curtner station.
Get off at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.
VTA Bus
From the Lockheed Martin Transit Center take the EASTBOUND 26 bus towards Eastridge.
Get off at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGOUNDS.
From the Eastridge Transit Center take the WESTBOUND 26 bus towards Lockheed Martin.
Get off at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.
Caltrain
Leaving zone 1 going SOUTHBOUND, stop at zone 4 getting off at the SAN JOSE DIRIDON station.
Connect to the 68 bus heading southbound towards Gilroy Transit Center.
Get off at Monterey and Curtner.
Walk EAST down Curtner, away from The Plant Shopping Center.
Continue 0.4 mi. Destination will be on your RIGHT.
Leaving zone 6 going NORTHBOUND, stop at zone 4 getting off at the SAN JOSE DIRIDON station.
Connect to the 68 bus heading southbound towards Gilroy Transit Center Get off at Monterey and Curtner.
Walk EAST down Curtner, away from The Plant Shopping Center Continue 0.4 mi.
Destination will be on your RIGHT.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of wagers can I place at Fairdowns OTB?
At Fairdowns OTB, you can place a variety of wagers, including Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, and more. Our staff is available to guide you through the options for an exciting and rewarding experience!
Types of Wagers
Basic Wagers
Win: You bet on a horse to finish first.
Place: Your horse must finish first or second.
Show: Your horse must finish first, second or third.
Across the Board: You’re betting win, place and show. If your horse wins, you collect on the win, place and show bets. If your horse comes in second, you collect on the place and show bets. If third, you collect on the show bet.
Exotic Wagers
DOUBLE: Bet the winners of two consecutive designated races.
QUINELLA: Bet the horses that come in first and second in a race in ANY order.
EXACTA: Bet the horses that come in first and second in a race in the EXACT order.
TRIFECTA: Bet the first three finishers of a race in EXACT order.
SUPERFECTA: Bet the first four finishers of a race in EXACT order.
PICK THREE: Bet the winners of three consecutive races.
PICK FOUR: Bet the winners of four consecutive races.
PICK SIX: Bet the winners of six consecutive races.
BOX: If you have two or more horses that you think will finish in the top spots, but you aren’t sure of the order, you can “box” them. So on an Exacta Box of #3 and #6, you win if those two horses finish first and second.
WHEEL: A bet on one horse with all the others in the race. An Exacta Wheel #5 with ALL wins if the #5 horse wins and ANY horse comes in second.
KEY or PART WHEEL: A bet on one horse with SOME of the others. An Exacta Part Wheel on #5 with 2,3,4 wins if the #5 horse wins and either the #2, #3 or #4 horse is second.
Other Questions
Placing Your Wager
Once you’ve decided you’re bet, head to a teller window.
When you get to the window: Say the name of the track (e.g., Belmont, Santa Anita Park, etc.). This is important because the Jockey Club broadcasts races from many tracks simultaneously.
Next: Say the race number your betting on.
Then: The amount of your bet. For Win, Place and Show bets, the minimum amount is $2. You can usually play exotic wagers (Exacta, Trifecta, for example), for $1 units.
After That: The type of bet. (Win, Place, Exacta, and so forth.)
Finally: The number of the horse.
If you wanted to bet $2 on the #3 horse to come in first in the sixth race at Hollywood Park, you’d say:
“Golden Gate Fields, race three, $2 to win on number 3.”
How old do I have to be to enter and place a wager?
You must be 18 years or older to enter an OTB facility and place a wager.
What is the minimum money I can wager?
The Minimum on a Win, Place, Show Wager is $2.
Do you serve alcohol at an OTB?
Yes, however you must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.
Are the Horse Races live or pre-recorded?
All the races are shown are live and being simulcast from their original track Live.
Racing Language
Blinkers: A hood with eye cups worn by a horse and designed to limit a horse’s vision, thus preventing distractions. Horses wearing blinkers for the first time usually show more early speed.
Chalk: The wagering favorite in the race.
Dead Heat: Two or more horses finishing a race in a tie.
Furlong: One eighth of a mile (220 yards). A commonly raced distance is six furlongs, or three quarters of a mile.
Inquiry: A review of a race by the Stewards (horse racing’s version of a referee) to check into a possible rule infraction by a jockey. On such an occasion, the “inquiry” sign lights up on the tote board.
Length: A measurement representing the approximate length of a horse, used to show the distance between horses in a race.
Maiden: A horse that has never won a race. A maiden race is for an entire field of horses that have never won a race.
Objection: Immediately following the race, jockeys may file an objection with the Stewards and request a review of the race to check into a possible rule violation by another participant.
Photo Finish: A result so close it is necessary to use a special finish-line camera to determine the order of finish.
Post Time: The time at which the horses have to be at the starting gate, ready to go.
Scratch: A horse that has been withdrawn from a race.
Silks: Colorful jacket and cap worn by jockeys to designate owners of the horse.
Tote Board: Sometimes called simply, “the board,” this electronic sign displays odds and other important wagering information.
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