Sources have confirmed that harness racing will officially return to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Harness racing has been absent from the provincial capital for over 26 years.
The Loop has overcome all the obstacles that have stood in the way and have finally secured all the required permits to start operating live racing. The Loop is located at the Red River Exhibition grounds on the outskirts of Winnipeg.
The racing schedule at the Loop is as follows:
Aug 5
Aug 12
Aug 19
Aug 26
Sep 2
Sep 3
Sep 9
Sep 16
Sep 23
Sep 30
Oct 7
Oct 14
Oct 21
Oct 28
Post time is set for 2:00 p.m. CDT, but the October dates will be at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Harnesslink will provide more information when available.
by Trey Colbeck, for Harnesslink