Inaugural Horse Racing Meet Underway at Harrah’s in Columbus

The inaugural horse racing meet at the new track at Harrah’s in Columbus got underway over the weekend. 

The 15-day meet began last Friday.  The horse races are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for five weeks.  Post time on Fridays is 4 p.m., with the first race beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 

On Labor Day weekend, races will take place Saturday through Monday starting at 2 p.m. each day.  The track’s simulcast horse racing is open seven days a week.