Officials with Harrah's Philadelphia have announced the track’s 2016 live racing schedule.

The 150-program season is slated to begin on April 1. The opening-day Friday card carries a first-race post time of 12:40 p.m., which will remain the standard starting time throughout the season.

The standard race week will follow a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday schedule. The 2016 season will conclude on Sunday, December 18.

As in years past, Harrah’s Philadelphia will race special Saturday cards (first-race post time at 12:40 p.m.) on all three Triple Crown days. Likewise, there will be three Monday programs (first-race post time at 12:40 p.m.) scheduled for Memorial Day (May 30), July 4, and Labour Day (September 5).

(With files from Harrah’s Philadelphia)