Harrington Raceway’s 79th season of live harness racing is set to kick off on Monday, April 14 with a Monday through Wednesday schedule for most of the season. Post time will be 4:30 p.m.
Horsepeople are reminded that the first qualifiers will be held on Tuesday, April 8. Qualifiers will occur primarily on Wednesdays after that point.
The first draw for qualifiers will take place on Monday, April 7 and the first race draw will be held on Tuesday, April 8.
Racing applications are due March 28 and can be submitted online through the track's website at harringtonraceway.com
Improvements to the race paddock were started immediately following the conclusion of the 2024 season, including paint, all new stall mats, new chairs, benches and stall gates on all race stalls.
Fans will be treated to a tumbler giveaway on opening night (while supplies last) at 4:15 p.m. in the grandstand lobby. Free program pages to nightly race cards will again be available on the track's website courtesy of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association.
New this year, racing will occur on the first night of the 10-day Delaware State Fair on July 17 with a special 5 p.m. post time.
On the wagering front, a pair of 50-cent Pick 4 wagers will remain, starting in Race 2 and again for the last four races on the program. A 50-cent minimum base Superfecta will be available in most races except for the opening legs of the Pick 4 and non-full fields. There is no consolation payout on the Pick 4 and Superfecta as they will feature 100 per cent carryovers.
There will be a customary summer break, except for the fair night card, until Aug. 11 when racing will resume through Oct. 22.
(With files from Harrington Raceway)