Columbus, MN – The deadline for harness racing applications is fast approaching for those interested in participating in the 2021 live racing season at Running Aces. Completed applications for stalls and/or ship-in privileges are due on or before Monday, March 15.
All trainers are reminded that applications must be completely filled out and signed for stall requests and for ship-in privileges. Trailer rental requests or trailer pad requests can be indicated on the Stall Application forms and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The projected date for Stall Allocations to be published is Tuesday (April 6). The barn area will open for the season on Sunday (May 2) at 8:00 am, and the first session of qualifiers will be held on Friday (May 7). The 14th season of Live Racing begins on Sunday, May 16 and runs through Saturday, September 18 for 55 racing days with all post times at 6:05 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Special race dates for 2021 include Monday, July 5 (in place of July 4) and closing weekend/Seasons Championships will be contested with special cards on Friday and Saturday (September 17, 18).
Stall applications and general rules can be found on the Running Aces website (www.RunAces.com) under the Racing/Horsemen Resources tabs.
The application can also be accessed via the following link: Click here.
Signed, completed applications should be submitted via email to Racing Director Steve Carpenito at: Steve.Carpenito@runaces.com
Please reach out to Steve with any questions or concerns about applications for stalls, ship-in privileges, trailer/pad rentals or general questions.
By Darin Gagne, for Running Aces