MGM Northfield Park has announced the dates for four upcoming free-to-enter fall late closing series. All of the newl- added late closers carry a condition of non-winners of two pari-mutuel races (or N/W three races for Ohio-sired horses), or non-winners of $30,000 lifetime (through Oct. 5, 2022).

Saturdays (October 29, November 5, November 12 and November 19) will offer The Halloween Series for filly and mare pacers. Each leg will be raced for a $9,500 purse.  The final will be Saturday, Nov. 26, for a purse of $20,000.

Sundays (October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20) offer The Gridiron Series for horse and gelding pacers.  Each of the four legs will carry a purse of $9,500.  The $20,000 final (all purses guaranteed) will go to post on Sunday, Nov. 27.  

Tuesdays (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) will host The Election Night Series for horse and gelding trotters. Each of these legs will carry purses of $9,500. The $20,000 final will be Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Wednesdays (November 2, 9, 16 and 23) feature the Autumn Leaves Series for filly and mare trotters. All legs will be contested for a purse of $9,500. The final features a $20,000 purse and goes to post on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Horses can enter the series for the first time in any leg, and do not need to race in all four legs to make the Final. In addition, $9.500 consolation races for series starters that don’t make the Final will be offered on the same night as the Final.

Conditions for the series can be found at northfieldpark.com.  

Horsemen can call 330-467-4101 ext. 52300 to speak to Northfield Park’s race office, or email Director of Racing Dave Bianconi at [email protected] with any additional questions.

(Northfield)