Horsemen are advised that Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack will hold pre-meet qualifiers on June 16 (Tuesday) June 18th (Thursday) and June 19th (Friday) mornings, with first post at 10:00 a.m. each day. Entries for the Tuesday June 16th Qualifier will be accepted on Sunday June 14th with the box scheduled to close at 11:00 a.m.
The Tuesday June 16th Qualifier will be for 3 Year Old & Older Horses, the Thursday June 18th Qualifier will be for 2 Year Old Horses, the Friday Qualifier will be for All Ages.
Please note that due to Covid – 19 pandemic shutdown, the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission is temporarily modifying the 45 day rule, horses who have started and have a clean line after February 1st, 2020 will not need to Qualify. This will only be in effect for a period of two weeks once the first live race resumes, after that the 45 day rule will be in effect.
Opening Day for the 2020 Season is now scheduled for Sunday June 21st with a 12:40 Post Time.
Following the Opening Day card, Harrah's Philadelphia will move to its traditional race schedule of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday's.
Horsemen are once again reminded to provide the Race Office with all applicable health documents for their horses, including Coggins, EHV and rabies paperwork dated 2020 and a health certificate from the last 30 days. They may be faxed to the race office at 484.490.2230. Additionally, racing applications are available through the Harrah's Philadelphia website: www.harrahsphilly.com, and following the "Horsemen" link.
Barry Brown | Director/Racing Operations
O (484) 490-1770
777 Harrah's Blvd | Chester, PA 19013
www.caesars.com