DELAWARE STANDARDBRED OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Harrington, DE — Harrington Raceway’s 79th season of  live harness racing is set to kick-off Monday (April 14) with post time  at 4:30 p.m. with a Monday through Wednesday schedule most of the  season.

Horsemen are reminded that the first qualifier will be Tuesday (April  8), and will occur primarily on Wednesdays after that point throughout  the season.

Improvements to the race paddock were started immediately following  the conclusion of the 2024 season, including paint, all new stall mats,  new chairs, benches and stall gates on all race stalls.

Fans will be treated to a tumbler giveaway on opening night (while  supplies last) at 4:15 p.m. in the grandstand lobby. Free program pages  to nightly race cards will again be available on the website, courtesy  of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association.

The first draw for qualifiers will be Monday (April 7) and the first race draw on Tuesday (April 8).

Also new this year is racing will occur on the first night of the  10-day Delaware State Fair on July 17 with a special 5 p.m. post time.

On the wagering front, a pair of Pick-4 (50 cent) wagers will remain,  starting in race two and again for the last four races on the program. A  50-cent minimum base superfecta will be available in most races except  for the opening legs of the Pick-4 and non-full fields. There is no  consolation payout on the Pick-4 and superfecta as they will feature 100  percent carryovers.

There will be a customary summer break, except for the fair night card, until Aug. 11 when racing will resume through Oct. 22.