Truro News

Truro Raceway schedules qualifiers

- Diane Daniels Diane Daniels is race office supervisor at Truro Raceway.

Truro Raceway is preparing to launch the 2017 race meet with three qualifying sessions:

Sunday, April 23 – Post time, noon

Draw Date: Friday, April 21, declaratio­n box closes at noon

Sunday, April 30 – Post time, noon

Draw Date: Friday, April 28, declaratio­n box closes at noon

Wednesday, May 3 – Post time, noon

Draw Date: Tuesday, May 2, declaratio­n box closes at noon

New season on tap Truro Raceway management and staff are excited to be organizing the 143rd season of live harness racing, commencing Sunday, May 7 with a 1 p.m. post time.

Fresh looks at the track include resurfacin­g the half-mile oval with six loads of stone dust, along with a new coat of paint for the starting gate.

New licence for Maritimes Standardbr­ed Canada has put together a new license for the Maritimes – the 2017 Paddock Access license.

This applicatio­n merely grants access to the holder to Maritime paddocks in order to work for someone. For further informatio­n and fee structure on this new licence, contact a Standardbr­ed Canada field rep.

Simulcast action Tomorrow afternoon Truro Raceway will also present exciting silmulcast action, kicking off at 1:20 p.m. in the Trackside Lounge with thoroughbr­eds from Aqueduct, followed by Gulf Stream, Woodbine and Century Downs harness at 4:30 p.m.

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Truro Raceway’s Facebook page has crisp, new look and is the “go to” media for current and up-to-date events and or changes to race schedules or happenings.

Also the NSPE/Truro Raceway website offers fans a comprehens­ive agenda of special features, upcoming contests and both live and simulcast racing schedules.

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