Red Shores released its 2024 harness racing season results and announced plans for its 2025 season on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Red Shores reported that it generated the second highest wagering in the tracks’ history during the meet from May 2024 to Jan. 25, 2025. The total all-source wagering for the season was $8.94 million. There was one fewer race program and 41 fewer races than 2023.

Total wagering for Old Home Week in Charlottetown was $1.42 million, on par with 2023, and the Atlantic Lottery Gold Cup & Saucer again hosted a capacity crowd.

The Governor’s Plate event in Summerside set a wagering record of $180,000, up 13.24 per cent from the previous year's record. This is now the third wagering record on the event in as many years.

“Continued reinvestment and promotion in our racing industry is a priority,” said David MacKenzie, General Manager of Red Shores. “We are focused on providing the best guest experience, attracting new customers and adding new events to Red Shores. We look forward to continuing to work with the horsepeople and industry association in 2025.”

Updates for the new season include the extension of 4 p.m. Saturday post times in July and August, Atlantic Breeders Crown on Thanksgiving weekend and the introduction of new fall race dates. Red Shores will also unveil new promotions for on-track and off-track customers including celebrating the 20th anniversary at Red Shores Charlottetown.

Key dates for the 2025 harness racing season at Red Shores racetracks are listed below.

• Opening Day at Red Shores Charlottetown Driving Park – Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. (ADT)
• Opening Day at Red Shores Summerside – Monday, May 19 at 1 p.m. (ADT)
• Governor’s Plate Program – Saturday, July 19 at 4 p.m. (ADT)
• Gold Cup & Saucer Trials – Super card event on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. (ADT)
• Gold Cup & Saucer Program – Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. (ADT)

(With files from Red Shores)