Emerald Downs 2013 meet opens April 19 | Horse Racing


February 23, 2013 · 7:07 PM

Emerald Downs has announced a 75-day live racing season for 2013, beginning Friday April 19, and closing Sunday, September 29.

Celebrating its18th season, live racing will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with holiday racing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, and Labor Day, Monday September 3.

The annual Fireworks Spectacular follows the races on Wednesday, July 3. Post times are 6:45 p.m. Fridays and 2:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

The 78th running of the Longacres Mile (G3), which annually features many of the nation's finest middle-distance horses, is set for Sunday, August 18. Click here for Emerald Downs' complete stakes schedule for 2013.

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