The $1.2 million Hambletonian is the major draw on Saturday’s Meadowlands card, but for a trio of teenagers, the featured race will take place several hours earlier.
Matthew Stoner, 15, of South Bend, Indiana; Rebecca Randall, 13, of Prattsburgh, New York; and Besim Odza, 14, of Garfield, New Jersey, will face-off in the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s Exhibition Final at 11:15 a.m., driving three of the foundation’s trottingbreds.
The three teens were selected after attending HHYF camps earlier this summer, based on their level of interest and dedication, along with the horsemanship they displayed during their five-day event. The post draw, with horse and professional driving assistant appears below.
PP1
Little Hicktown - Besim Odza (assisted by Tim Tetrick)
(Representing Goshen Historic Track camp)
PP2
Imas Hit - Rebecca Randall (assisted by Corey Callahan)
(Representing Vernon Downs camp)
PP3
Royal Attire - Matthew Stoner (assisted by Yannick Gingras)
(Representing Pocono Downs camp)
With the support Bill Augustine, the co-owner of 2012 Hambletonian winner Market Share, HHYF representatives will be selling Winner's Circle Blueberries from a tent in Paddock Park on Hambletonian Day, with all proceeds supporting the organization.
(HHYF)