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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

“War Horse” and “Turn Back the Clock” races to highlight closing night at Vernon Downs.


Closing night at Vernon Downs is set for Saturday (November 3) at 6:10 p.m.

The 12 race card features the “War Horse” race as well as  two “Turn Back the Clock” rewind races. 

The “War Horse” race consists of seven pacers 10 years old and older. 
The seven horses have combined for 2104 starts, 296 wins, 293 seconds, 282 thirds, and $3,364,447 in lifetime earnings.

The two “Turn Back the Clock” rewind races will feature one race with pacers and one race with trotters.
They will run the length of the track (seven-eighths mile) going clockwise.   

Also on that night will be a drawstring bag giveaway (while supplies last) and a live bugler

The top trainer and top driver of 2018 will be honored as well as the horse of the year.

Once again the 12 race card on Saturday (November 3) starts at 6:10 p.m.

For more information go to www.vernondowns.