Live harness racing, without spectators in attendance, is scheduled to resume at MGM Northfield Park on Tuesday, May 26.
Post time for the Tuesday program will be at 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday morning, May 14, the Ohio State Racing Commission finalized a Resolution and Statewide Protocol Plan to allow the resumption of live horse racing, without spectators, in the state (for more info, click here).
“We are pleased by the resolution, and thankful to the OSRC and Ohio government officials for their hard work and the opportunity to resume racing in Ohio,” said MGM Northfield Park Director of Racing Operations Dave Bianconi. “The safety and health of our employees and horsemen is our top priority and we will diligently follow the OSRC protocols.”
The racing schedule for the final week of May at Northfield will include cards on Tuesday (May 26), Wednesday (May 27) an added program on Friday (May 29) and Saturday (May 30), all with a 6:00 p.m. post time.
While no spectators will be in attendance, wagering on the racing action will be available worldwide through Northfield’s simulcast network, including all major Advance Deposit Wagering companies (ADWs).
Free live video of Northfield’s racing is available every race night at northfieldpark.com and through most ADW platforms.
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