Hancock County Fair Horse Racing

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Let me introduce you to the heart behind the event.

What you saw on race day was the result of a group of people who showed up for one another and worked toward the same goal.

There is real momentum behind horse racing in Hancock County, but more importantly there is true heart behind it.

Jessie Peterson,Lindsey Simmons,Lisa Seals, Stevie Peterson, Shala Ladner, Greg Ellis, Rachel Moran Denius, David LaBruzza, Marlon Peterson, Cindy Silkwood, Jeanie Wahl.

09/30/2026

So glad that y’all were able to come down and run. We will see y’all next year!

This past weekend, several of our NCF Racing family traveled south to support our friends at the Hancock County Fair. It was a beautiful day to race and Neshoba Racing was very well represented. Thank you to the MHRA and Hancock Co Fair Horse Race organizers for the hospitality and hosting this event.
Congratulations to everyone!

09/29/2026

A big thank you to Ricky Head for donating his famous pickled eggs to our live auction!

Kristin McDonald came out on top with a $130 winning bid! 🙌

Every dollar from the auction was added directly to our We**ie Dog Derby cash prize, making the day even more fun for our racers and families.

Thank you, Ricky and Kristin, for supporting our first annual We**ie Dog Derby!

09/29/2026

OUR FIRST-EVER WE**IE DOG DERBY CHAMPION! 🐾🏆

Congratulations to Kolton Peterson and his speed demon, Knoxx!

Knoxx earned the tittle AND a $380 CASH PRIZE!

THANK YOU to The Collar Club, LLC, LLC for sponsoring our inaugural Derby!

09/29/2026

Congratulations to our 1st Annual We**ie Dog Derby winners!

🥇 1st Place — Kolton Peterson & Knoxx
🥈 2nd Place — Madison Normand & Apollo

A big THANK YOU to The Collar Club, LLC for sponsoring our inaugural Derby and to the Ladner Family for hosting and running the Derby from start to finish!

See y’all next year.

09/29/2026

Mississippi Horse Racing Association
hopes you enjoy these photos from the 2026 Hancock County Fair Horse Races!

A special THANK YOU to our race sponsors who helped make this year’s races possible:

🏁 Donald Moran Memorial — 5/8 Mile
Gaynel Moran & Family

🏁 Alvin Smith Memorial — 220 Yards
LJ Construction / Louis James Smith

🏁 Mark Necaise Memorial — ¾ Mile
Greg Ellis & Necaise Family

🏁 Pat Ladner Memorial — 250 Yards
Dwayne Saucier & Robicheaux Ranch

🏁 Charlie Silkwood Memorial — ½ Mile
Cindy Silkwood

🏁 J.D. Memorial — 300 Yards
Shala & Shane Ladner / Southern Legacy Racing

🏁 Southern Magnolia Realty— 660 Yards
Southern Magnolia Realty / Jessica Skinner

Your support helps us continue growing horse racing right here in Hancock County.

09/28/2026

Some wins mean a little more than others. ❤️

Romeo’s last rider was Jarrod Deschamp at the Neshoba County Fair. The great Speedy Barrett picked up the mount after his passing.

This weekend, Speedy and Romeo came to the Hancock County Fair… and brought back the trophy!