Officials with Running Aces have released comprehensive information regarding upcoming qualifying sessions and live race cards.

Running Aces' first qualifying session is scheduled for this Wednesday (June 10), followed by another session on Saturday, June 13.

Next week, there will be two more sessions offered (on Monday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17).

In all cases, qualifying entries are due by 10:00 a.m. on the day before. Post time for all of the pre-season qualifying sessions will be at 12:00 noon.

Please note that due to the afternoon (1:00 p.m.) live racing post times at Running Aces this season, the entry box will close at 8:00 a.m. sharp on draw days. Trainers are strongly encouraged to use the USTA online entry system. Telephone entries will be accepted from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (only) on draw days.

For the first week of racing, Running Aces will draw on Wednesday (June 17) for Saturday (June 20) and draw on Thursday (June 18) for Sunday (June 21), followed by a Saturday (June 20) draw for Tuesday (June 23). For the remainder of the meet, there will be a double-draw on Wednesdays for both Saturday and Sunday race cards, and Tuesday cards will be drawn on Saturday mornings.

Live racing is slated to begin on Saturday, June 20 and continue through Saturday, October 4. In addition to the Tuesday-Saturday-Sunday race schedule, there will be three Wednesday cards of live racing in September (16, 23 and 30).

Horsepeople are also reminded that strict protocols are in place to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Please make sure to abide by all of the special 2020 race meet safety and health protocols.

Horsepeople are also reminded that all paperwork must be filed with the MRC on each horse prior to arrival at Running Aces (coggins and health certificates).

All racing participants must be licensed in order to race, therefore please secure all licensing prior to horse entry. The MRC licensing office phone number is 651-925-3951. For any horsepeople-related questions, you may contact the judges at 651-925-3943 or the race office at 651-925-4532.

(With files from Running Aces)