by Jack Ginnetti

Marlborough, MA — The racing schedule at Plainridge Racecourse moves to three times a week beginning with the Monday (Oct. 3) nine-race card.

Racing moves to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays through December 16, with a 1 p.m. (EDT) call to post.

Jim Hardy, who is seeking his sixth driving title at Plainridge, holds a comfortable 14-win lead over his closest rival, John Kakaley. The race for top training honors is nearly a dead heat among six trainers, with Linda Kakaley holding a one-win lead over Don Gaudette and Hardy.