Grand River Raceway heads into the final month of the 2020 race season with plenty of momentum, due to support from wagering from customers throughout North America.

Through the end of August, all-source wagering on Grand River Raceway cards was $9,998,731, an increase of 21 per cent over the same number of dates in 2019. With the total number of races slightly less this year, 380 races v 387 races in 2019, the average per race handle was $26,312. However due to COVID-19 restrictions, most wagering is occurring remotely as a limited number of guests have been permitted at the racetrack as of July 27th.

With 10 dates remaining on the 2020 calendar, note that as racing continues Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, there is no racing Labour Day, Sept. 7th. The Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series for two-year-old pacing fillies is this coming Friday (Sept. 4). On Sept. 18, the final prelim of the Prospect Series for three-year-old pacing colts will be ontrack. The Prospect Series finals for all eight divisions will be on closing night Friday, Sept. 25.

Qualifying races will move to Wednesdays at 2 p.m. (EDT) beginning Sept. 2.

Grand River Raceway will also be hosting a live stream of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, September 5th. General Public can register for tarmac access for this day at this link.

Grand River Raceway is currently allowing 100 guests on the tarmac during live races. Attendees are still required to follow strict physical distancing requirements. The grandstand and main building remain closed. Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite Grand River Raceway- Events & Entertainment, and registration links can be found at www.grandriverraceway.com.

(Grand River)