Emerald Downs adds four stakes to schedule

Emerald Downs announced that four $50,000 races have been added to its original stakes schedule.

The 19-race schedule, worth $1.02 million, now includes the Governor’s for 3-year-olds and up and the Washington State Legislators for fillies and mares on July 11. The Irish Day for 3-year-olds and Kent Stakes for 3-year-old fillies share the spotlight on July 25.

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The 50-day meet opens on Wednesday, May 19. A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the races this year, with COVID-19 protocols in place.

Post time for Wednesdays and Thursdays is 6 p.m. Sunday racing begins on June 20 with a 2:30 p.m. post time. The meet concludes on Sept. 23.