Plans are in the works for a gala affair to be celebrated at Goshen
Historic Track around the running of this years Kentucky Derby on
Saturday, May 2.
To be
used as a fundraiser for the world’s oldest harness race track and
National Historic Landmark, a Kentucky Derby-style party will be offered from
3pm-8pm on that first Saturday in May
"This
is a fundraising project of Goshen Historic Track in its continuing efforts to
carry on the heritage of Goshen Historic Track and its contributions to the
harness racing industry," says Historic Track Board member, John Manzi
Plenty
of entertainment, good food, music, dancing and even a Ladies Hat
Contest will be in the offering, as well as the ability to wager on the
Kentucky Derby and other races presented on that number one race card in North
America.
Waging
will be available at Delanceys Restaurant, which is adjacent to Historic Track
and is an outlet of the Catskill Regions' Off-track betting network.
Party-goers will be able to wager on their choices and view the races
from Louisville, KY that afternoon and watch the action on two monstrous
television screens which will be set-up for the attending crowd.
"The entire afternoon will center around the running of the Kentucky Derby and fun for all that attend.
However,
along with the Derby attendees will be able to enjoy live music and be able to
dance on a floor set-up on the racetrack under a tent. There will be door
prizes, raffles and great food, which is a specialty of Delancey's. And Mint
Julep cocktails which are synonymous with the running of the Kentucky Derby
will also be available.
Tickets
are $70 per person.
For
further information please contact Historic Track office at 845.294.5333.
