Parx Racing, which was scheduled for 170 days this year, requested 152 for next year. With 472 programs approved for the state’s three Standardbred tracks, the overall total of live racing dates for 2021 is 820. The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission approved the submissions at its Nov. Racing oast the Parx grandstand (Photo by Sarah Andrew)Those three thoroughbred tracks have been approved for a total of 348 racing dates for 2021, down from the 434 requested for 2020before Covid hit.

HARRISBURG, Pa.-Racing at Parx, Penn National and Presque Isle will continue in 2021 under the abbreviated schedule worked out after Covid-19 hit and closed down all racing last spring.