Harrah's Philadelphia Kicks Off 2026 Harness Racing Season

The inaugural racing card of the year features a pair of $12,000 contests for developing younger horses.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:19pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the action and movement of a harness racing scene, conveying the excitement and anticipation of the new season.The opening day card at Harrah's Philadelphia showcases the next generation of harness racing talent, with a cubist-inspired illustration capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Chester Today

The 2026 harness racing season at Harrah's Philadelphia will begin this Friday, April 10, with a first post of 12:25 p.m. The fields for the opening day card were set on Tuesday, April 7, and will include a pair of $12,000 races featuring up-and-coming younger horses.

Why it matters

Harrah's Philadelphia is a major hub for harness racing in the Northeast, and the start of the new season is an important event for the sport and the local community. The races featuring developing horses provide an opportunity to see the next generation of talent emerge.

The details

The ninth race trot will match two Pennsylvania Stallion Series winners making their 3-year-old debuts: Bayside Cue, the male Stallion Series champion, and Just Teasing, a filly who won in Stallion Series company. The 14th race pace for fillies and mares features With The Fur, returning from a layoff since winning a Liberty Bell Stake in September, against Twin B Cardi B, who comes in off two straight wins at Dover.

  • The 2026 harness racing season at Harrah's Philadelphia will begin this Friday, April 10, with a first post of 12:25 p.m.
  • The fields for the opening day card were set on Tuesday, April 7.

The players

Harrah's Philadelphia

A major harness racing track located in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Bayside Cue

A 3-year-old trotter who was the Pennsylvania Stallion Series champion for males.

Just Teasing

A 3-year-old filly trotter who won in Pennsylvania Stallion Series company.

With The Fur

A mare pacer returning to action after winning a Liberty Bell Stake in September.

Twin B Cardi B

A mare pacer coming off two straight wins at Dover Downs.

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What’s next

Harrah's Philadelphia will follow a basic schedule of Thursday and Friday racing at 12:25 p.m. and Sunday action at 12:40 p.m., with an exception for a live card on Saturday, May 2, Kentucky Derby Day, at 12:40 p.m.

The takeaway

The start of the 2026 harness racing season at Harrah's Philadelphia is an exciting time for the sport, as it showcases the next generation of talent and provides an opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy the races.