by
James Witherite, Tioga Downs racing media
An
eleven-race card boasting co-featured $15,000 Open events for trotters and
pacers will close the 2014 season at Tioga Downs on Saturday (September 13)
evening.
"We thank the horsemen and the customers
alike for supporting harness racing at Tioga Downs," said Jason M.
Settlemoir, Vice President of Racing at Tioga Downs. "The horsemen
presented full and competitive fields consistently throughout the season along
with a strong stakes schedule, and we thank them for helping present an
attractive wagering product to our loyal customers."
To
kickstart their bankrolls for the closing night program, guests can bring
postcards mailed to them in exchange for a mystery betting voucher.
Postcards can be redeemed for mystery vouchers from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. in the east grandstand near the main stage.
Additionally,
guests can register at the promotions table starting at 5:15 p.m. to win one of
three iPads, one of two 40-inch flat-screen televisions, or a Club Car golf
cart, all to be given away throughout the evening.
Once
again, the closing night giveaways will be highlighted by Horseplay Car
Giveaway, sponsored by Williams Auto Group. After the evening's fourth
race, one final entrant will be chosen for a $100 betting voucher and entry
into the drawing for a 2014 Ford Fiesta, joining the entrants determined
through the nightly mini-foam-horse toss. As in years past, the winner
will be determined through a reverse draw, spread out from the sixth race to
the close of the evening. The entrant whose name remains in the barrel
until the absolute end will win the car, while all contestants eliminated by
their prior draws will receive a $25 betting voucher each.
Following
the last race of the meet and a special on-track performance from outrider Wendy
Ross, a fireworks display will take place to close out the 2014 season.
As
is customary, post time is 6:15 p.m. EDT.
