Dresden Raceway season kicks off on Sunday

Races on opening day – Contributed Photo

Entering its 151st year of horse racing, Dresden Raceway will start its racing season this Sunday (May 24). Races start at 1 p.m.

Billed as Ontario’s Little Saratoga, Dresden Raceway will have 10 race dates this summer, finishing up in August on the Civic holiday Monday.

The upcoming season will have several themed race days, including Derby Hat Day on May 31, Veterans Day (June 7), Little Green Jug Day (June 14), Father’s Day (June 21) and Harness the Hope (July 12) celebrations, and Kids Day (July 19). The season will finish with Black Heritage Day.