Northfield Park has announced the dates of three Spring Late Closing series.

These series offer increased racing opportunities for younger horses coming back to the races this season.

All of the newly added Late Closers carry a condition of: Non-winners of two pari-mutuel races (Ohio-breds, non-winners of three) or non-winners of $15,000 lifetime (through March 15, 2015).

Tuesdays (April 21, April 28, May 12 and May 19) will offer the Spring Break Series for horse and gelding pacers. Each leg will be raced for a $5,500 purse. The final will be Tuesday (May 26) for a purse of $17,500.

Wednesdays (April 22, May 6, May 13 and May 20) highlight the Gin Blossom Series for trotters. Each of these legs will also carry a $5,500 purse. The $17,500 final will be Wednesday (May 27).

Thursdays (April 16, April 23, May 7 and May 14) will host the Wallflower Series for filly and mare pacers. Each of the four legs will carry purses of $5,500. The $17,500 final (all purses guaranteed) will go to post on Thursday (May 21).

A one-time $300 payment will be required of each entrant to be eligible. Payments are due by April 1.

Conditions for the series can be found at northfieldpark.com. The link is near the bottom of Northfield’s homepage.

(With files from Northfield Park)