by Mike Carlo, business manager, Northville Downs

Northville, MI — Due to the addition of nine horse fields, the reduction of racing days and the significant increase in export handle, beginning this Friday, March 5, the purses at Northville Downs will be going up approximately 20 percent per race.

This Sunday, March 7, Northville Downs will offer a free to enter handicapping contest to all of its on track patrons. This week’s grand prize will be a 26 inch Vizio flat screen television; second prize is a $100 betting voucher; and third prize will be a $50 betting voucher. Complete rules are available at the promo center located on the second level of the Clubhouse.

Northville Downs races live every Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday at 5:15 p.m. For more information visit www.northvilledowns.com.