Condition sheets for opening week at Running Aces are now available to horsepeople.

They have been published on the USTA website and are also available in the race office building near the MHRI office. Trainers are reminded that all paperwork must be submitted to MRC before entry to race. All trainers and drivers (including ship-in stables) must have current, completed racing applications on file with director of racing Steve Carpenito.

The live racing season kicks off on Sunday, May 16, with first post at 6:05 p.m. Central. Racing will be offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings all summer long, and the 56-day meeting will close on Sept. 18. There are three special racing cards on the schedule: Monday, July 5; Friday, Sept. 17; and Saturday, Sept. 18. July 4 is a dark day.

There will be a special qualifying session on Wednesday (May 12) at 11:30 a.m.; entries are due by 9 a.m. on Tuesday (May 11).

The first regular draw will take place on Wednesday (May 12) for Sunday's opening night card, with entries due by 9 a.m.

Racing questions should be directed to Steve Carpenito at [email protected].

(Running Aces)