Jessica Otten, known for providing commentary for Fox Sports broadcasts of harness racing on America’s Day at the Races, will join Michael Carter on the broadcast at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Saturday’s program, which gets underway at 6 p.m. will feature the $300,000 USD Carl Milstein Memorial Pace (Grade 2) for three-year-old colts and geldings, the $100,000 USD Myron Charna President’s Pace for Ohio-sired four-year-olds and up, and the $100,000 USD Tom Aldrich President’s Trot for Ohio-sired four-year-olds and up.
The pair will provide analysis and feature pre/post-race interviews throughout the entire 15-race program that features an all-stakes $25,000 estimated $1 Pick-4 beginning in race eight, an estimated $10,000 $1 Pick-4 beginning in race 11 and an estimated $10,000 20-cent Super Hi-5 in race 13.
The evening will feature several promotions for guests on-site, a buffet in Lady Luck’s Clubhouse for $27.95 USD and the Summerfest Grille Tent on the apron.
(With files from MGM Northfield Park)