Columbus, MN — Running Aces is set to kick off its 14th season of live harness racing this weekend when the action gets underway at 6:05 p.m. (CDT) on Sunday (May 16).

There are some exciting new changes for fans both on and off track, including the new 20-cent Place Pick-All Wager which will start in race one each night. The bet offers players lots of action for a low minimum base and the entire pool will be paid out each night, with no carryover provision. The best ticket or tickets of the night will take or split the pool.

Players select horses in each race to finish first or second, up to a maximum of ten races. If there are more than 10 races on the card, the Place Pick-All will cover just the first 10 races of the night.

This is a very rare wager in the marketplace, particularly in harness racing, and we are excited to see how fans will like this unique wager.

Steve Carpenito, the new Racing Director at Running Aces, said, “To my knowledge, we are the only harness track in North America to offer this wager. The wager will begin in the first race every evening and due to tote limitations will be maxed out at 10 races.”

In addition to the Place Pick-All, there are two other changes in the wagering lineup at Aces this season: 50-cent trifecta wagering will be offered for the first time and the lower base amount will be available on all trifecta races.

Carpenito spoke about the lower minimums also, saying, “Most of the players I know love lower minimums, and the added value of getting more combinations for your money.”

This season will also welcome back 10-cent wagering in the Running Aces superfecta wagers. These lower minimum base amounts will allow players to spread more and increase their chances of winning/cashing more tickets and churning more dollars into the exotic pools throughout the night.

The new racing schedule offers live action on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights with a new first post of 6:05 p.m. (CDT).

There are exciting changes for on track fans as well, with the addition of an expanded outdoor “Racing Patio” experience that includes the recently added “Finish Line Plaza” which will offer on track guests a covered viewing area near the finish line, as well as wagering and food and beverage options. The Finish Line Plaza area will debut on opening weekend, and will continue to expand and evolve in the future to offer guests more convenience and more options while attending the races.

The current COVID-19 protocols in place for the start of the racing season include a capacity limit of 500 guests, a number that is expected to be expanded at the end of this month when state and local officials are expected to ease restrictions further. Live racing guests must go to the Running Aces website (www.RunAces.com) to get their free tickets.

Racing fans and horsemen are reminded that you can find a multitude of racing information on the Running Aces website, including links for entries and results, live racing replays, TrackMaster statistics, and handicapping information including expert selections.

In addition, you can find full coverage of Running Aces on NahuPicks.com and on Harness Racing Symposium 101 on Facebook. The popular Facebook show “Giddy-Up…Aces Edition” will be produced weekly throughout the season with special guests interviews of Aces drivers and trainers, as well as handicapping, trivia, and other ways to win prizes. The show goes out live on the Harness Racing Symposium 101 Facebook page. The first installment of the show will air live this Saturday (May 15) at 6 p.m. (CDT).