By
john manzi for Historic Track
Plans are quickly moving forward for another gala affair to be celebrated at Goshen Historic Track on Saturday May 7 around the running of this year’s Kentucky Derby.
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
4:30pm-7:30 on that first Saturday in May
"This
is a fundraising project of Goshen Historic Track in its continuing efforts to
carry on its long legacy and the many contributions to the harness racing
industry it has made over the course of the track's inception (back in the late
1830's)," says Historic Track Board president Steve Jones.
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.
The entire afternoon promises to be fun for all who attend and of course the afternoon will center around the running of the Kentucky Derby.
Waging
on the races from Kentucky will be available at Delanceys Restaurant,
which is adjacent to Historic Track. Delancy's is also an outlet of the Catskill
Regions' Off-track betting network. Party-goers will be able to wager on
their choices and view the races live
from Louisville, KY that afternoon while they watch the action on
two monstrous television screens which will be set-up on the race track for the
attending patrons.
However, along with the Derby, attendees will
also be able to enjoy live music and dance on a floor set-up on the racetrack
under the huge 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.
To be a
part of a fun-filled afternoon tickets, at $50 per person are available.
To
purchase tickets, and for further information, please contact the Historic
Track office at 845.294.5333.
