Each season, the local press is invited to
attend a session of qualifying races to generate interest in the live racing
season. Media access to racing personalities, press guides with the season's
highlights listed and delicious hors d'oeuvres will compose Tuesday's menu.
Also on display is the brand new race paddock,
located near the top of the stretch. All horsemen shipping into Tioga should go
directly to the stable gate and will be able to unload and park their rigs near
the paddock.
Tioga live racing begins on Saturday, May 5 with
an early post time of 5PM. On that day, the first three races will go, then
live racing will be suspended until the conclusion of the Kentucky Derby (post
time approx 6:25) and resume around 7:00.
Highlighting opening weekend are the New York preps
for 3YO's designed to give trainers a place to start their sophomore sires stake hopefuls before the
actual NYSS events begin the following week.
The first draw is on Wednesday, May 2 with the
box closing at 9AM. The first condition sheet is available here and you may phone entries into the Racing
Office at (607) 699-7688.
