Columbus, MN — Harness racing condition sheets for opening week have been posted by the Running Aces racing office. They are available on the USTA website and are also available in the race office building near the MHRI office.

All trainers are reminded that all paperwork must be submitted to MRC before entry to race. All trainers and drivers (including ship-in-only stables) must have current, completed racing applications on file with Director of Racing Steve Carpenito.

The live racing season kicks off with opening night on Sunday (May 16) with first post at 6:05 p.m. (CDT). Racing will be offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings all summer long, and the 56-day meeting will close on Saturday (Sept. 18). There are three special racing cards on the schedule: Monday (July 5), Friday (Sept. 17) and Saturday (Sept. 18) and there is no live racing on Sunday (July 4) and Thursday (Sept. 16).

There will be a special qualifying session on Wednesday (May 12) at 11:30 a.m.; enter by 9 a.m. on Tuesday (May 11).

The first regular draw will take place on Wednesday (May 12) with box closing at 9 a.m. for Sunday’s opening night card.

Racing questions should be directed to Steve Carpenito (scarpenito@runaces.com).