Columbus, MN — Running Aces management is happy to announce that there will be a 15 percent (approximate) across-the-board purse increase starting on Sunday (Aug. 8).

The condition sheets reflecting the new purse structure will be posted on Tuesday (Aug. 3).

With the increase, the bottom purse will be $3,800 for maidens, and at the top end, the Open Pace, Fillies and Mares Open, and Open Trot will all now go for $13,800 each.

In addition to the overnight races, the Minnesota-Sired events will also see a 15 percent purse increase starting on Aug. 8.