Northfield Park announces Fall Late Closers

MGM Northfield Park has announced the harness racing dates of four Fall Late Closing Series. All of the newly added Late Closers carry a condition of: Non-Winners of Two Pari-Mutuel Races (Ohio Sired N/W Three) or Non-Winners of $20,000 Lifetime (Through 9/30/2021).

Sundays (October 17, October 24, October 31 and November 7) offer The Gridiron Series for horse and gelding pacers.  Each of the four legs will carry a purse of $11,000. The $25,000 final (all purses guaranteed) will go to post on Sunday, November 14.

Monday (October 18) and Tuesdays (October 26, November 2 and November 9) will host The Election Night Series for horse and gelding trotters. Each of these legs will carry purses of $11,000. The $25,000 final will be Tuesday, November 16.

Wednesdays (October 20, October 27, November 3 and November 10) feature the Autumn Leaves Series for filly and mare trotters. All legs will be contested for a purse of $11,000. The final chases a $25,000 purse and goes to post on Wednesday (November 17).

Saturdays (October 23, October 30, November 6 and November 13) will offer The Halloween Series for filly and mare pacers. Each leg will be raced for an $11,500 purse. The final will be Saturday (November 20) for a purse of $25,000.

Pre-nominations are not necessary. A one-time $300 payment will be required of each entrant prior to their first start in the series (payments are not waived for scratches; entrants do not need to race in all legs of the series).

Conditions for the series can be found at www.northfieldpark.com.

Horsemen should call 330-467-4101 ext. 52300 and speak to Northfield Park’s race office for any additional questions.

by Ayers Ratliff, for Northfield Park