As Hanover Raceway celebrates its 50th Anniversary of pari-mutuel wagering in 2014, the track will be undergoing a facelift at the end of March.

According to a press release issued by the track's general manager Gord Dougan, the track's simulcast area and restaurant will close at the end of March and re-open in early June. A temporary simulcast facility will be announced shortly.

The release from Hanover appears below.

NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society are pleased to announce that, in co-operation with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Hanover Raceway will be expanding and renovating the restaurant, simulcast and washroom areas of the facility.

As you may know, the gaming floor at the Slots at Hanover Raceway is also being expanded.

In order to complete the renovations by June 7, 2014, Hanover Raceway will temporarily close the restaurant and simulcast areas at the end of March, 2014 and re-open in June, 2014.

A temporary location for simulcast will be announced shortly.

We anticipate that the renovations will be completed in time for the beginning of the live racing season, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 7 at 7:15 p.m.

We know that our customers will enjoy the newly expanded restaurant, simulcast, gaming floor and other renovated facilities.

We thank you for your understanding and we look forward to providing you with a more comfortable and enjoyable experience at the newly renovated Hanover Raceway.

Gord Dougan
GM
Hanover Raceway