Red Shores, The Prince County Horsemen’s Club, along with the City of Summerside, is pleased to announce the return of harness racing, with limited spectators, to Red Shores Summerside on Friday, June 26.

Post time for the program will be at 6 p.m.

Reservations will be required at West End Bar & Grill in the lower level of Red Shores. Fans will be limited. Complete details at redshores.ca. Customers that wish to join us at Red Shores Summerside for June 26th are required to make a restaurant reservation and can call 902-620-4264. For reservations for future dates, customers can call 902-888-5666 and select 'option 1.' Reservations will be required at 'The Oval' in the upper level of Red Shores. Customers can call 902-436-5551.

The safety and well-being of islanders is Red Shores' top priority. In consultation with the PCHC, PEI Harness Racing Industry Association, public health officials and other stakeholders, Red Shores has developed a detailed plan to support the return of live Standardbred horse racing on Prince Edward Island. This plan incorporates government and public health guidelines in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Fans from across North America will be able to watch and wager from the safety of their homes through the Red Shores Race Day broadcast and online betting platforms such as HPIBet.com. Post time on June 26 will be at 6 p.m.

Qualifiers will be held Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m. Please contact the race office at 902-629-6634.

Red Shores and the PEI Harness Racing Industry will be enforcing COVID-19 restrictions for all race participants, including physical distancing and the use of personal protective equipment. The full list of policies and procedures, including protocols for the industry to follow while preparing for and conducting live racing are posted at redshores.ca

The historic Prince County oval will also hold the annual Canada Day card of harness racing on Wednesday July 1. Post time will be at 1 p.m.

(Red Shores)