Harness Racing PEI has been told by Summerside officials that the Canada Day event will be ready to go at the Summerside Raceway. The traditional program

will go to post at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.

This season marks the arrival of a brand new complex at the Summerside Raceway with horseman and horsewomen gearing up for Lobster Carnival Week from July 12 – 18, featuring the Atlantic Sire Stakes, Open Mares final and the 41st running of the Governor’s Plate, presented by the Journal Pioneer and the City of Summerside.

Eliminations for the historic event will be staged on Sunday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. and Monday, July 13 with a 7:00 p.m. post time. The big race, which was won by Outlawpositivcharg and Terry Gallant last year, is scheduled on the back half of a double header Saturday, July 18, 2009.

Journal Pioneer and Harness Racing PEI will be launching special editions to celebrate the event, including the return of the world broadcast following the race.

Qualifying sessions will continue at the Summerside Raceway this Friday at 6:00 p.m. For a complete listing of the Island race dates from Summerside and Charlottetown, click here.

The track will be closed Saturday June 27 at 7:30 a.m. for grading.

(Harness Racing PEI)