RUS MidAtlantic is pleased to release its 2018 schedule, which will consist of four races.
The schedule, which is subject to change, is as follows: Saturday, June 23 – Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment; Sunday, July 15 – Ocean Downs; Sunday, September 16 – Rosecroft; Sunday, October 14 – Shenandoah Downs. All races will be non-wagering events with an estimated purse of $5,000 per leg. Race conditions and qualifying standards are yet to be finalized; they will be posted on the RUS MidAtlantic website (rus-midatlantic.org ) and will be released in a future press release.
With July 15 being National Horse Day, the RUS contest will be the centrepiece of Ocean Downs’ special events to commemorate the day. Other activities planned are face painting, sketch artist, pony rides, and giving away stuffed horses. Along with Ocean Downs’ racing program, the day promises to be a great time for fans of all ages.
The October 14 race at Shenandoah Downs marks RUS MidAtlantic’s first foray into Virginia. The race will be contested on the same day as the Virginia Breeder’s Fund Finals are contested. The entire day’s races will be non-wagering.
(With files from RUS MidAtlantic)