Tioga Downs and the Southern Tier
Harness Horsemen’s Association have worked together to implement a program that
will pay drivers a minimum of $15 for their drives even when finishing out of
the money. The program was brought to Tioga Downs’ attention by the STHHA and
the sides have agreed on the policy which will be retroactive from July 6,
2012.
“Its only fair for the drivers to
get paid for the job they are out there doing day in and day out when sometimes
they don’t really have a good shot in the race. We believe that these guys
deserve something for their work especially the guys who drive quite a ways to
come drive at Tioga” said Paul Bernardo, Director of STHHA and one of Tioga
Downs’ trainers.
Drivers who have participated at
Tioga Downs since July 6 should see the checks arriving in the mail sometime in
the next few weeks.
“This is a good program that
rewards drivers for their work they are doing at Tioga Downs, and we feel that
it will continue to strengthen an already strong driving colony we have here”
said Corey Braden, one of Tioga Downs top drivers.
Tioga Downs continues live racing
on Friday, August 17th with a post time of 6:50 pm featuring NYSS
for 2-year old colt pacers. For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us
on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .
