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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Roger Huston to call races April 9th at historic South Carolina training center

By Fred Hudson

Hall of Fame announcer, Roger Huston, known in the harness racing circles as “the voice” is taking a vacation day from the Meadows to call the matinee races this Saturday (April 9th) at the historic McGhee's Mile Training Center located in Aiken, South Carolina.

Roger will be track-side to call the six scheduled races at the famed training center, that at one time housed some of harness racing's champion horses, including Greyhound, Adios, and Knight Dream.

The event is being hosted by McGhee's Mile owners, Bruce and Janis McGhee, who along with their children, Jessica, Ashley, Bruce, and Matt, manage the 250 stall training center. McGhee's Mile includes three tracks, which are a mile red clay track, a half mile red clay track, and a 7/8 mile sand track.

There will be plenty of food, beer, and entertainment at this year's races. Prior to the start of the races, spectators are invited to talk with the horsemen to learn more about the great sport of harness racing.

Gates Open 9:00AM
Carriage Parade will begin at 11AM
Post Time 12:00 PM

General Admission
$10.00 per person in advance
$12.00 at the gate
Children 10 & under are free
Parking $5.00

Rail Sides tickets are $50. per person

Rain Date: April 10, 2016

For any information and ticket sales, please visit the tracks website at http://www.mcgheesmile.com or contact Janis McGhee at (803)617-8511.