The big news on the grounds is that the brand new paddock, built over the winter by Chenango Builders, will be making its debut on Friday morning.
"Having the paddock adjacent to the barns will make
the process of racing several horses on one card much easier for trainers
on the grounds and those shipping in," was Southern Tier Harness
Horseman's Association (STHHA) President Guy Howard's assessment of the new
location.
The new paddock is located just off the track at the top of the
stretch. It offers great convenience to horsemen, containing room for
eight races and positioned next to the ship-in barn (barn M).
To access the paddock, enter the barn area via the stable gate and pull
into the unloading area near barn M. There is a new area
designated for trailer parking after the unloading.
Jeff Gural spoke of the cooperation between the STHHA and Tioga, "When we asked the horsemen how we could improve the experience of racing at our track, the top response by a wide margin was to relocate the paddock. We made that a priority and with the help of the STHHA and the mild winter got it done in time for the 2012 season."
Paperwork necessary for entry to the Tioga barn area is listed here.
