Pocono Post Switches

Published: May 19, 2009 11:58 am EDT

Pocono Downs has announced two special first race post times, one of which will be taking place this week.

The special first race posts will be taking place for Pocono's live cards on Friday, May 22 and Friday, July 3.

The special post times will be to celebrate holidays.

The first race post times will be one-half hour earlier at 6:00 p.m. in order for the full racing card to be run prior to holiday fireworks shows. Food and a variety of beverages will be available for purchasing.

Live harness racing is conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights with a normal first race post time of 6:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.

(With files from Pocono)

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