by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- It will be a busy week at Buffalo Raceway
starting on Wednesday evening and going right on through Saturday with the
143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Things get hopping on Wednesday night at Buffalo Raceway
with the first two finals of the Claiming Championship Series taking place as
the filly and mare pacers collide in the fifth and seventh races. First post
for the 11-race card is at 5 p.m.
Friday night, things really get rolling as the trotters
battle in two levels of the Claiming Championship Series with post time once
again set for 5 p.m.
The popular Weidner Chicken BBQ begins at noon and runs
until 7 p.m. with proceeds from the meal benefiting the Food Bank of Western
New York. Cost for the chicken dinner is $10.
Fans can also watch the Kentucky Oaks and bet the popular
Kentucky Oaks-Kentucky Derby daily double. Advanced wagering on the Kentucky
Derby will also be available Friday.
Then on Saturday, Buffalo Raceway's doors will open at 10
a.m. as a full day of simulcasting and live racing will take place. Churchill
Downs' first race is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. with the Kentucky Derby having an
approximate post of 6:45 p.m.
The simulcast center located in the Buffalo Raceway
clubhouse will have over 20 tracks to wager on including, Churchill, Tampa,
Belmont, Gulfstream, Woodbine, Finger Lakes and Santa Anita in the afternoon
and The Meadowlands, Yonkers and Northfield at night.
There will be a free Kentucky Derby glass giveaway for fans
along with free past performances for both Belmont and Churchill Downs.
The final four divisions of the Claiming Championship Series
will highlight the live racing program at Buffalo Raceway which will have a
special post time of 7 p.m. in order to accommodate the running of the Kentucky
Derby via simulcast.
Also on Saturday is the Spring Winner's Circle contest where
you can win a $50 betting voucher and a chance to get even more later in the season.
Just select who you think will win the ninth race at Buffalo Raceway and if
your horse finishes first, you will have a chance to win the $50 voucher. All
contestants will receive $5 in free play at Hamburg Gaming just for entering,
which is free to do.
Player Club Reward members will also receive double points
on Saturday.
Happy Hour is held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the clubhouse
every live racing day, including both Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Days.
You can also strike it big at Hamburg Gaming which will be
open its normal hours of 8 a.m. until 4 a.m. There is free shuttle service
between Buffalo Raceway and Hamburg Gaming on Saturday.
For more information including upcoming promotions, entries,
results, race replays and the latest news, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
