The draw for the opening program (Monday, October 30) of Dover Downs’ 49th live season will take place on Tuesday (October 24).
Please note that the race office will accept entries until 10 a.m. Daily condition sheets are available on the track website (doverdowns.com). On race days, the race office phone number is 302-857-3230. To fax entries, dial 302-741-8986.
Currently, to enter to start at Dover Downs this season, the 60-day rule is in effect. Horses must show a clean charted line within 60 days, race day to race day. Also, Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC) rules require horses must have a current negative coggins on file to enter.
Dover Downs now features a greatly revised condition sheet for the 2017-2018 season which is now available online. Condition sheets and overnight sheets are available via fax on demand by calling 302-678-8507.
Again this season’s qualifying races will be held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting October 25. Qualifying time is 2:00 for pacers with 2:02 for trotters. (The exceptions) two-year-olds get two seconds, and three-year-olds, one second.
Wins of less than $750 first money are not considered. Be advised, the scratch policy remains: horses scratching from Post 8 will automatically be assigned Post 8 the next time they draw in to race.
The 2017-2018 meet racing schedule is Mondays through Thursdays, post time at 4:30 p.m. There is no live racing on Fridays and Saturdays.
Simulcasting of harness and thoroughbred racing and NFL three-game wagering are available daily from 12 noon until 12 midnight.
(Dover Downs)