Penn National Gaming Challenge Series cancelled in 2018
February 9, 2018,by Mark Loewe, Vice President of Racing Operations, Penn National Gaming
Dayton, OH — Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the two stakes races planned for Plainridge Park — The Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and The Clara Barton Pace — the Penn National Gaming Challenge Series will not be offered this year.
Opportunities to establish the series in the future will be considered if additional races can be offered.
Related Articles:
- $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot canceled (Thursday, February 01, 2018)
Due to a lack of consent by the Harness Horsemen’s Association of New England, the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot will not be contested in 2018.
- HHANE responds to cancelation of Spirit of Massachusetts Trot (Thursday, February 01, 2018)
In reading today’s press release, Plainridge Park Casino indicated that the Spirit of Massachusetts Trot was canceled solely due to HHANE withholding consent for the race.