by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- The 2016 Buffalo Raceway season will come
to a conclusion this weekend but there's still plenty of excitement ahead in
the final three days of live racing action.
Friday night will feature 10 races beginning at 5 p.m. with
the $10,000 Open Trot going in the first race.
Saturday night features six different finals in the Claiming
Championship Series for both pacers and trotters. The top eight point earners
received entry into their respective claiming price and gait and will battle
for a purse which will be doubled from the normal level. First post will be 6
p.m.
The 2016 campaign comes to a close on Sunday afternoon with
the first race starting at 12:30 p.m.
It will also be Customer Appreciation Day with concert and
Erie County Fair ticket drawings, free programs and the children can enjoy free
cotton candy and sno cones along with other activities. The Trackside Grill
will also be open serving hot dogs and hamburgers.
Buffalo Raceway will also announce on Sunday their award
winners including Pacer of the Year, Trotter of the Year, Driver of the Year
and Trainer of the Year.
For more information including the latest news, upcoming
promotions, race replays and results, go to www.buffaloraceway.com