BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE:
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Northfield Park will host the 27th annual $100,000 Battle of Lake
Erie. Since its inception in 1986, the Battle of Lake Erie has
drawn the best veteran pacers the sport has to offer. Past Battle Champions
include racing greats Falcon Seelster, Quite A Sensation, Jaguar Spur, Dorunrun
Bluegrass, Cambest, Riyadh, Gallo Blue Chip, Maltese Artist and Foiled Again.
This year, Foiled
Again could become the first horse in Northfield Park history to win the Battle
of Lake Erie three times. The eight-year-old son of Dragon Again (2000 Battle
Champion) won the event in 2009 and 2011, joining Jaguar Spur (winner in
1988-89), Peruvian Hanover (winner in 2002-03) and Maltese Artist (winner in
2005 and 2007) as the only four horses to win the Battle of Lake Erie twice.
Currently twenty
horses have sustained to the 2012 Battle of Lake Erie and boast combined
earnings of more than $12,500,000, having won almost 300 races. Two
millionaires, Aracache Hanover and Foiled Again, are among the eligibles.
In
addition, Battle night will also offer guests a spectacular dinner buffet in
Lady Luck’s clubhouse. The special Battle of Lake Erie Buffet will be 2 for
$29.99 and include admission and a program for each guest. Guests who want to
be down close to all of the racing action can stop by the outdoor apron to
sample three of northeast Ohio’s most popular food trucks. Seti’s Polish Boys
(as seen on the Food network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”) and StrEat Mobile
Bistro (winner of the 2012 Fan Favorite at the Northfield Park Kentucky Derby
Day Food Truck Festival) will be serving up their special fare. And for dessert
don’t miss out on Sweet The Mobile Cupcakery and all of their delicious sweets.
OHIO
SIRES STAKES:
July
also features two nights of Ohio Sires Stakes racing action over Northfield’s
Flying Turns. On Tuesday, July 3, Ohio
sired two year-old filly pacers and trotters will be the main attraction on the
holiday race card. To start your holiday off right, enjoy the concession
specials offered trackside. Guests can choose among a barbecued pork sandwich,
foot long hot dog or a Guinness Brat with a Pepsi for $4. Or try one of our
Miller or Labatt beer specials for $3.
The
month’s second Ohio Sires Stakes, for two year-old colt trotters and pacers, will
be contested on the Battle of Lake Erie undercard.
SUMMIT
COUNTY FAIR:
On
Saturday, July 28 Northfield Park hosts the 2012 Summit County Fair Stakes.
Buckeye-bred youngsters will compete for total purses estimated at
$100,000. In addition to the live racing
action, Northfield will open for full-card simulcasting beginning at 12 noon.
Over 40 tracks including Saratoga’s world-class thoroughbred meet, are on tap.
Fair
Day offers plenty of activities for the whole family. Lady Luck’s clubhouse
features a special 2 for $29.99 buffet, while the trackside apron will be the
place to relax for the outdoor activities. The food trucks return as Seti’s
Polish Boys and StrEat Mobile Bistro are joined by the Nosh Box in offering up
their tempting food creations. So Yummy will be here, too, serving their cool
and icy summertime treats. Enjoy beer specials and live music at the outdoor
Trackside patio. Nearby kids can enjoy the children’s activity area from 5 to 7
pm.
Summit
County Fair Day is also a real bargain: fans receive free admission and
parking, free carrel seating and $1 live programs.
