Animals other than
horses to cross finish line at Tioga Downs
Camel and ostrich racing makes its debut Saturday night
during live racing. The ostrich race will take place following the second
race (7:15 pm) and the camel race will take place after the sixth race (8:35
pm).
Tioga Downs Vice President of Racing Jason
Settlemoir will ride one of the camels against three
professional camel riders.
Pig races are scheduled for Sunday during a special Father’s
Day of racing. Racing starts at 1:30 pm with pig races throughout the
afternoon.
Admission to Tioga Downs is free.
Tioga Downs is also offering Hot Dog Weekend featuring $1
hot dogs both Saturday and Sunday with a special toppings bar and the first
ever Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday night.
Media are invited to attend the races Saturday and
Sunday. Members of the Tioga Downs racing and marketing department are
available for advance interviews.
