by
James Witherite, Tioga Downs racing media
This
Sunday (June 1) afternoon, five high school students from the Southern Tier
will contest the 2014 Scholarship Race at Tioga Downs, sponsored by the
Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, the New York State Agricultural
Fund, the Southern Tier Harness Horsemen's Association, and Tioga Downs.
The
students will contest a 5/8 mile race--one complete circuit of the Tioga Downs
track--for a top prize of a $3,000 scholarship, with all students earning at
least a $1,000 scholarship. The students will be joined in the race by
the professional trainer or driver with whom they have prepared for the race
through the previous two weekends. The participants (along with high
school, horse, and professional horseman) are:
Post
- Student (high school) - Horse - Professional Horseman
1
- Megan Vanvorce (Binghamton) - What About Brian - Mike Deters
2
- Shania Shaver (Candor) - Isthatallyagot - Edgar "Sparky" Clarke
3
- Jason Hill (Maine Endwell) - Ideal Temptation - Tim Lanpher
4
- Kayla Martin (Newark Valley) - Ten Yard Penalty - Phil Fluet
5
- Rachael Oltmer (Union-Endicott) - Newyorkjoyants - Corey Braden
The
non-betting Scholarship Race will be held after race 2 on the Sunday card at
Tioga Downs. First post for the stakes-laden program is set for 1:30 p.m.
EDT.
