Hamburg, NY – Aspirations are
high as the New York Sire Stakes start their 2012 campaign at Buffalo Raceway
on Saturday (May 12) with a first post of 6:40 pm. 3 divisions of
sophomore Colt Pacers will take to the Hamburg Oval in NYSS action going for
purses over $48,000. Another 5 divisions of colt pacers will be competing
in the Excelsior Series.
Union Man Hanover trained by Linda
Toscano drew into the race nine division. The Artiscape colt took the New
York Late Closer Series Final; now known as the Excelsior Series. Buffalo
Raceway regular Kevin Cummings will be in the sulky of JK Panache, who has won
his only start this season. The Bettor’s Delight colt Steelhead Hanover
will look to regain his two year old form for trainer Joe Pavia Jr. in the
middle division.
Forever Just highlights the final
division, race ten, the Bettor’s Delight colt finished second at the NYSS Night
of Champions and earned over $188,000 as a freshmen. Three others in the
division also raced at the Night of Champions last October, Piece of Art Work,
Dynamic Youth, and Twin B Hollister.
The New York Sire Stakes is the state’s premier harness racing program designed to promote the breeding, buying and racing of standardbred horses in New York State. Administered by the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund, the New York Sire Stakes is the nation’s oldest harness racing program of its kind.
Located on The Fairgrounds in Hamburg,
NY Buffalo Raceway offers exciting harness racing Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday through July 22.
