Plainridge Racecourse will kick off its 2011 harness racing season on Monday, May 16

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During the months of May and June, the track will be racing two days a week -- Mondays and Tuesdays. First-race post times will be at 4:00 p.m.

Beginning in July, the track will expand to a four-day-a-week live schedule with racing every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Effective Monday, September 1, first-race post time will be switched to 1:00 p.m. for the duration of the meet, which will conclude on Tuesday, November 29.

To view the track's 2011 calendar of live racing, click here.

(With files from Plainridge)