from Plainridge Park

Plainville, MA — Thursday afternoon’s (June 25) card at Plainridge Park has been postponed due to logistical difficulties related to the opening of Massachusetts’ first casino.

Plainridge Park Casino opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday morning, and shortly thereafter mammoth traffic delays surrounded the facility. With similar crowds expected on day two, Plainridge management and the Harness Horsemen’s Association of New England have agreed to postpone the card originally scheduled for Thursday until Monday morning at 11 a.m.

“The response to our casino opening Wednesday was both gratifying and overwhelming, “ said Plainridge Director of Racing Steve O’Toole. ”With the support of our horsemen and the racing commission we felt it would be in the best interests of all involved to cancel live racing for tomorrow. We also will adjust post times next week to help us work out some logistical items during the holiday week. We appreciate the understanding of our horsemen with this situation which should be seen as a positive as everyone associated with Plainridge Park Casino benefits from this successful opening.”

Plainridge will also adjust post times for its Wednesday (July 1) and Thursday (July 2) cards to 11 a.m.

Trainers should note that the card that had originally been offered for this Monday will be moved to Wednesday, and that card will be drawn this Friday (June 26).