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Thursday, November 1, 2012

NFLD - Northfield Notes


Live Racing Returns to Wednesdays

Northfield Park is adding Wednesdays to the live racing schedule beginning with the November 7th racing program.  Northfield will be racing Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a 6:30 p.m. first race post time.  Fridays and Saturdays will continue with the regular post time of 7:00 p.m.
 
Breeders’ Cup Simulcast to be Offered at Northfield

Northfield Park will simulcast the entire Breeders’ Cup World Championship races from Santa Anita on Saturday, November 3.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with simulcasting beginning at 12:15 pm and going until past midnight. First post at Santa Anita is 1:05 pm and the Breeders’ Cup first race is at 2:50 pm.  Northfield Park will not race live on Breeders’ Cup Day.

All guests 18 and over receive one free $3 Ohio Lottery Instant Ticket between 12 and 4 pm Saturday and will enjoy special food and drink options all day long. Admission and parking are free everyday at Northfield Park.

 
Players Club Promotions for November

Player’s Club members should be sure to play the Fall/Winter Handicapping Contest every Sunday from November 4 through March 17. The contest boasts a weekly $900 prize for the top four finishers, who then automatically qualify for the $5,000 final on Sunday, March 24. In November the contest track is Calder Racecourse; in December it switches to Gulfstream Park.
Wednesdays in November feature a Free $5 Matchplay to all members, while Fridays have $2 draft beers and $1 live programs. On Mondays (November 19th and 26th) another $5 Matchplay is offered between 1 and 3 pm. Free Money Fridays return (November 23rd and 30th) when members can receive complimentary cash for just showing up.