by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — Nominations are due on Monday (June 18) for Running Aces’ signature event of the season, the Dan Patch FFA pacing series that will be held in July.

The series will start with eliminations on Sunday (July 8), if necessary, going for $15,000 each. The top four finishers in each elimination, along with the fastest fifth place finisher, will advance to the $15,000 Dan Patch preview on Sunday (July 15) and the $50,000 Dan Patch FFA final on Sunday (July 22). The other fifth place finisher in eliminations will become also eligible.

The total purse for the series, including eliminations, is $95,000.

Nomination forms, along with the nomination fee of $500, are due in the race office or postmarked by June 18. Supplemental entries will be allowed up until 10 a.m. on Thursday (July 5) for $3,000.

Nomination forms are available on the Running Aces website, www.RunAces.com, under the tab “horsemen resources.”

Please return forms and payment to Nancy Byrge, Race Secretary, or mail to: Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, ATTN: Race Office, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus, MN 55205.

Questions, or for more information, call Nancy at 651.925.4532 or email nbyrge@runaces.com.