The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is giving away a free trip for two to the Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, in Orlando, Florida and taking place on Feb. 24-25, 2024.

The grand prize trip, worth more than $3,000, will be awarded the winner of the Scott Alberg Facebook Hambletonian contest this Saturday, Aug. 5 at The Meadowlands. There is also a second-place prize of $250 and a third-place prize of $150.

All contestants need to do is correctly select the straight exacta (first two official finishers) in the $1 million Hambletonian final on Saturday. The contest will officially start at noon on Thursday, Aug. 3 on Scott Alberg’s Facebook page at facebook.com/scottalberg.3.

The first-place prize includes the following:

• Round-trip airfare to Orlando, Florida (limited funding depending on departure location outside North America)
• Two nights hotel stay at the Rosen Centre Resort in Orlando
• Two tickets to the Dan Patch Awards Banquet, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.
• $250 Visa Card for airport transfers and food
• Free access to the USHWA Hospitality Suite Feb. 24 & 25

Contestants must be age 21 or older to enter. Prize package is not transferable. Current USHWA members are not eligible to enter the contest. Complete rules and regulations are posted on the USHWA website at usharnesswriters.com.

“I really hope that some average Joe wins the contest,” said USHWA President Barry Lefkowitz. “It would be great for a racing fans, owner, trainer, driver or groom whom would never get a chance to experience what a great weekend this is to win this prize.”

Anyone who is not on Facebook can also enter the contest by emailing their exacta selection to [email protected].

In the event that there are multiple correct selections, a drawing for the prize winners will take place live on the USHWA Facebook page on Saturday at 6:30 pm. (EDT).

(With files from USHWA)