by Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE –– Harrington Raceway will kick off its 70th season of live harness racing Monday April 25 with a 12-race program and new 5 p.m. post time and an addition to the wagering format.

A new 50 cent based Pick-5 wager will debut Monday for races seven through 11, which will follow the Pick-4 (races 3-6).
There will be a hat giveaway (while supplies last) in the grandstand at 4:45 p.m, as well as $1 live racing programs and $1 hot dogs.

As for the program, a $15,000 Open pace is the feature and will include former horse of the meet, Janet Hudson’s (3-1, Victor Kirby) Just A Jolt and Foulk Stables’ millionaire pacer Sparky Mark (2-1, Jon Roberts), both of whom are fresh off sub-1:50 victories and head a very good field of six. The aforementioned feature will take place sixth on the program and will wrap up the pick four.

A fundraiser for stage four cancer-stricken Layla Hundertpfund, granddaughter of trainer Joe Hundertpfund, will take place in the paddock.

While the clubhouse is fully booked for opening night, reservations are available for the remainder of the week. Interested parties should contact 302-398-5928 for reservations.

Live racing will continue on a Monday through Thursday schedule.