by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE —- Dover Downs is now accepting applications for those seeking to race during the upcoming 46th season which begins Sunday (Nov. 2). The six-month long meet continues through April 9, 2015.

The Dover Downs meet will feature 15 races a day, five days a week, with Friday and Saturday dark days.

The track’s major event, the 16th Progress Pace, an estimated $350,000 contest for 3-year-old colts, will highlight a stakes-heavy November and December. Progress Pace $35,000 eliminations will be held on Sunday (Nov. 30). The top eight qualifiers return for the rich final and $25,000 consolation on Dec. 7.

The Matron Series, the sport’s oldest continuous stakes for 2- and 3-year-olds, will be raced on one program of lucrative finals on Thursday (Nov. 6).

In late November, the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2-year-old stakes will lead off with two preliminary legs in November with four $100,000 finals in late November and early December.

There is no charge for admission or parking at Dover Downs. Reservations are suggested for the Winner’s Circle Restaurant by phoning 302.764.4600. Horsemen desiring to stay overnight are urged to make reservations early at the 4-Star Dover Downs Hotel.

There is daily simulcasting of North American harness and Thoroughbred racing and three-game parlays of NFL games are also featured in the Simulcasting Club.