by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- After getting clearance from the New York
State Gaming Commission, Buffalo Raceway will resume live harness racing on
Wednesday evening (June 3) with post time set for 6 p.m. Wednesday
racing, which usually has a 5 p.m. start, was shifted to 6 p.m. for the
remainder of the schedule.
The half-mile oval, located at the Erie County Fairgrounds
in Hamburg, will have racing on Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m. until
the conclusion of the campaign on Saturday, July 18.
The first night of racing on Wednesday will have a $5,000
guarantee in the Pick 5 which begins in the second race.
The draw for Wednesday's card will be on Monday (June 1)
with the box closing at 9 a.m. The draws will then be on Wednesday for Saturday
cards and on Saturday for the Wednesday programs. Condition sheets for the week
can be found under the horsemen's tab at www.buffaloraceway.com
The public or individual horsemen shall not be allowed in
the grandstand, clubhouse, apron or general seating areas. There will be no
viewing of races from any vehicle or in any building or parking lot on the
facility grounds.
Wagering on Buffalo Raceway will be available at various
Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) and simulcast outlets throughout North America.
"We look forward to get back to racing," said
Buffalo Raceway Director of Operations Jon Cramer said. "Everyone is
anxious to get started again. We want to give everyone an opportunity to
race and stay safe."
There is a pre-approved list for people entering the
backstretch and paddock area and all will have their temperature checked as
well. People should give themselves plenty of time in arriving to
the track.
A health screening assessment including temperature check
shall be performed on all horse people, track employees and commission
employees off McKinley Parkway before entering the stable area.
Each and every participant will be asked if he or she has
been sick (i.e. fever above 100.0, cough, fatigue) for the last 14 days. If
there is a yes or a participant's temperature is above 100.0, they will not be
admitted and will be required to leave the Buffalo Raceway premises. In order
to return, written medical clearance must be presented.
Masks must be worn at all times and hand sanitizers will be
placed throughout the backside. Trainers must provide masks and gloves for
their employees. The track will have people helping the horsemen, enforcing
policies and sanitizing areas.
Guests, visitors, owners, children or any individuals not
directly associated with conducting live racing will not be admitted to the
stable area or paddock at Buffalo Raceway on any day.
Note on the post time schedule, there will be more time
allocated between races four and five and races eight and nine. This will
provide sufficient time for the horses to enter the paddock and warm up for the
next set of four races and to reasonably sanitize 'high touch' areas.
Buffalo Raceway will conform to all governmental policies
and guidelines for personal protection efforts.
There is also a ship-in limitation of 75 miles and no horses
from Canada or out of state will be allowed.
Buffalo Raceway has also relinquished their New York Sire
Stakes dates for the 2020 season.
"We need and anticipate everyone's
cooperation," Cramer said of the guidelines set down by New York State and
Buffalo Raceway.
For complete information including all the policies and
procedures, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
