Racing

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course offers a horse race track with some of the nation’s best full-field cards for horse races near Hershey and Harrisburg. We offer simulcast horse racing from around the country, 365 days a year.

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experience the thrill of live racing all year long!

Catch the excitement of live horse racing over our one-mile main track Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Post time is now 5:45 p.m. on race days. Paddock Café is open on Friday nights during live racing. Keep scrolling to see our calendar of special events!

Events

close up horse racing — Saturday, May 3

Derby Day

Post Time: 2PM

Join us for **Derby Day** at **Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course** and experience the excitement of live horse racing and the ever-popular **Dachshund Derby**! Celebrate with thrilling races, great food, and lively entertainment, all while cheering on the adorable Dachshunds as they race to the finish line.

horses racing at PNRC — Saturday, May 17

Preakness Day

Post Time: 2PM

Celebrate one of the most exciting events in the horse racing world—**Preakness Day**—at **Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course**! Enjoy live Preakness Stakes coverage, thrilling horse races, and the adorable **Corgi Cup**, a race featuring everyone’s favorite fluffy pups.

Horsemans Info — Friday, May 30

Penn Mile Day

Post Time: 5PM

Join us for the **Penn Mile** at **Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course** and experience one of the most exciting races of the year! Watch top-tier horses compete in the prestigious **Penn Mile**, a thrilling race that showcases speed, skill, and excitement.

horse racing — Saturday, June 7

Belmont Day

Post Time: 2PM

Celebrate **Belmont Day** at **Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course** and enjoy the excitement of the final leg of the Triple Crown, featuring the **Belmont Stakes**. In addition to the thrilling horse races, don’t miss the fun of the **Bully Belmont**, where lovable bulldogs compete for victory in this entertaining event.

Saturday, July 5

Camels, Ostrich, & Zebra Races

Get ready for the most unique and thrilling races at **Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course**! Watch as camels, ostriches, and zebras take to the track in these one-of-a-kind races that are sure to have you on the edge of your seat. It's an exciting day filled with wild fun and unforgettable moments.

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general info

Live Racing

Live Racing:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 5:45pm post time.

STANDARD BOX SEAT or BOX SEAT SUITES

Watch Live Racing 150+ Days Per Year!
Standard Box Seat – 5 seats rents for $25 per night ($50 on Premium Days)
Box Seat Suite – seats 8 to 10, rents for $100. per night ($150 on Premium Days) Private Boxes are available on a seasonal basis. Annual Box Rental Available for $500.

Please contact 717-469-3210 for more information.

Hours

SUNDAY: Self-Serve

MONDAY: Self-Serve

TUESDAY: Self-Serve

WEDNESDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing

THURSDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing

FRIDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing

SATURDAY: Self-Serve

Closing times are approximate and subject to change based on the simulcast schedule.

SELF-SERVICE WAGERING ONLY

Self-Serve wagering available when staffed Operations are closed

Daily updates on all the big carryover jackpot pools featured at tracks across the country & available for wagering to fans at Penn National, our OTB wagering venues as well as through Hollywoodraces.com.

Contact Info

Scratches and results: 717-469-3092

Racing Office Contact: 1-800-233-8238
Bookkeeper: Ext. 3232
Horse ID: Ext. 3304
Racing Commission: Ext. 3222

Standard Box Seat & Box Seat Suites: 717-469-3210

Current Racing Changes
(changes are posted approximately 5:45 p.m. each live racing night)

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