SHAKOPEE, Minn. November 1, 2024 – The Minnesota Racing Commission has formally received the requestfor 2025 live race days from RunningAces Casino, Hotel,and Racetrack, and is set to discuss them in its full commission meeting on November 21, 2024.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack is requesting 55 days of Standardbred harness racing, to run from May 18, 2025, to September 20, 2025. Racing at Running Aces is proposed to take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with two event exceptions. Tuesday post times are slated to beginat 7:00 PM andThursday and Sundaypost times are slated to begin at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to State of Minnesota rules and statutes, the Minnesota Racing Commission will conduct a public hearing to hear testimony, receive comment, and allow witness to the discussions. The MinnesotaRacing Commission holds regulatory jurisdiction on live horse racing conducted with pari-mutuel betting in the state of Minnesota.

The public hearing will be on Thursday, November21, 2024. It will begin promptly at 3:45 PM and be held the Nutrena Conference Center, 1801 Dudley Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55108.

Those wishing to view or participate can reach out to Kimberly Cave at Kimberly.cave@state.mn.us or 952-496-7950 during business hours. All persons wishing to comment are encouraged to register beforehand or send written mail and must limit themselves to the subject of the 2025 race day requests. Written comment must be received before November 12, 2024. Those who would like to give writtencomment can email Kimberly Cave or send by mail to:

Minnesota Racing Commission 1100 Canterbury Road, Ste. 100

Shakopee, MN 55379

About the Minnesota RacingCommission

The Minnesota Racing Commission operates in the public interest to ensure the integrity of horse racing and card playing, to overseethe proper distribution of funds back into the industry, and to providefor the safety and welfare of the human and equine participants. The Commission works to promotethe horse racing and breedingindustry in Minnesota in order to provide economicstimulus, offer residentsand visitors an exciting entertainment option, and support agriculture and rural agribusiness. Visit mn.gov/mrc for more information.