Summerside ready for start of 2022 season

Summerside, PE, May 19, 2022 – Red Shores at Summerside Raceway has every reason to celebrate the start of their 2022 meet on Monday May 23 after completing last harness racing season with some incredible growth and an all-time record handle on the Governor’s Plate program while following pandemic protocols.

“We are thrilled with the results from last year and even more excited about this year,” said Lee Drake, Manager of Racing & Broadcast. “We’re looking forward to seeing our fans again and cultivating new ones as we offer full North American distribution.

The track is now offering two Pick 4 pools in the wagering menu at an industry low 15% takeout. The bet type can be played with as little as $0.20 for each combination. On track customers will also enjoy a new Pick 5 which carries a $1,500 jackpot on opening day presented by PEI Harness Racing Industry Association special events committee.

The historic Summerside Raceway will play host to a number of key stake events starting with the PEI Colt Stakes on May 29th and the return of the Tailgate Parties every Friday in June showcasing PEI Breweries. Harness The Hope, a major fundraiser to raise awareness and funds that benefit cancer programs in PEI, is Sunday July 24^th.

Live racing at Summerside Raceway runs on May 23 and 29 at 1 pm (Atlantic), and then all Friday evenings in June at 6:30 pm (Atlantic).  Summerside Chrysler Dodge will once again return as the title sponsor of the 2022 Governor’s Plate on Saturday July 16^th.

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by Lee Drake, for Red Shores