Horse races return to Presque Isle Downs for summer 2025
The dirt has been plowed and the stables were ready at Presque Isle Downs as the casino kicked off its horse racing season.
Presque Isle Downs will have races starting at 3:30 every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until October.
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Hundreds of people showed up for the first races on Monday, placing bets and hanging out with friends and family.
The casino's director of operations says the return of horse racing is a sure sign that summer is coming.
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'Opening day at Presque Isle Downs is always a special day. These horsemen have been waiting for months to get back at it. We have a consistent colony of horses on the back side, everyone is back, it's kind of like the first day of school, excitement is here, the sun's out,' said Matthew Ennis, senior director of operations for Presque Isle Downs and Casino.
Ennis said one of their big events for the season is a 3 hundred thousand dollar race on September 19.
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