Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park has announced The Guardian newspaper will take over the reins as title sponsor of the Gold Cup & Saucer. The 59th running of the prestigious race will take place on August 19.
“On behalf of the entire SaltWire Network across Atlantic Canada, including the 90 staff members at The Guardian and Journal Pioneer, we are thrilled to re-unite two long-standing community traditions on P.E.I.”, said David MacKenzie, Regional President- P.E.I. for the SaltWire Network. “The Gold Cup & Saucer and The Guardian share a long and storied history tracing back to 1960 when Guardian publisher Bill Hancox and fellow Gold Cup & Saucer founder Frank ‘Duck’ Acorn started what has grown to be one of the world’s most spectacular harness racing events. We are very thankful to Red Shores and the harness racing industry for this new three-year agreement that commits us all to continuing to build on that magnificent legacy”.
Called the Greatest Show in Harness Racing, the Gold Cup & Saucer attracts some of the best horses and drivers throughout North America.
“We’re very excited to have the Guardian as the title sponsor,” said Adam Walsh, Race Manager at Red Shores. “The Guardian has watched this event grow into one of racing’s biggest sporting events so it’s only fitting they celebrate in the success as we approach another milestone.”
The countdown is underway with the official press conference scheduled for Tuesday, August 7 with Gold Cup & Saucer Trial one on Saturday, August 11 and Trial two on Monday, August 13.
Red Shores Race Manager Adam Walsh, Guardian employees Francie and Lori Hennessey and David MacKenzie, Regional President for Prince Edward Island for the SaltWire Network.
(CDP)