Green light for racing in Quebec

At 0h04, on April 28, 2021 • By NEWSROOM

The Quebec Jockey Club received word from health officials in Quebec that live harness racing can resume at Hippodrome 3R.

Track officials were scrambling to get qualifying races set for Wednesday and Saturday. Official word on when the track will open for live racing will be decided shortly. There will no spectators allowed for live racing or qualifiers.

“We are so pleased that we can start racing again,” said Murielle Thomassin, director of racing at Hippodrome 3R. “Now we have to make sure we have enough horses qualified to fill the opening day card and we will be back in business.

“As soon as we have worked out a date for opening day, we will of course let everyone know,” Thomassin added. “It’s exciting that we can race again but a lot of work now has to be done before opening day.”

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