Online
handicapping contest beginning April 26 offers free entry, $1,500 top prize
Vernon Downs Showdown requires contestants to
select one horse in any race each racing night. That horse must finish
first, second or third in order for the contestant to remain in the
competition. If the contestant is successful, they will advance to the
next race night, otherwise, they will be eliminated.
The contestant that lasts the longest will win
the $1,500 top prize. The runner-up will receive $750.
“I think this is a great contest because it
sounds so simple, not only for our newer handicappers and racing fans, but also
for the more experienced horseplayers out there,” said Justin Horowitz,
Regional Racing Marketing Manager for Vernon Downs. “I’m hoping this will prove
to be a great way to help showcase our product to fans across North America.”
Fans are encouraged to register now by visiting http://showdown.vernondowns.com/.
All contestants must be registered and submit
their selection no later than 10 minutes before the first post time at Vernon
Downs. First post time on April 26 is 6:45 p.m.
Free online streaming video is also available on
the Vernon Downs website so contestants can follow along with their selections
each race night.
Vernon Downs’s historic 60th
Anniversary season resumes Friday with a 6:45 p.m. first post time.
