Local media celebrities will be taking the reins at Leamington Raceway on Media Race Day this Sunday (September 11).
Lisa Xing from CBC News will return to Leamington in an attempt to defend her title in the track's Media Race. She will be competing against CTV Windsor's Sacha Long, WE-TV's Dom Papa, and Cal Bricker, Vice-President of Horse Racing at the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corp., in the exhibition race.
Fans will also have the opportunity to experience driving a racehorse in a double-seated jog cart via the Wanna Drive Program on Sunday.
Leamington Raceway patrons will be able to submit free ballots on Sunday for the track's Big Giveaways draw, which will be conducted on October 23 and 30. Entrants will have the chance to win one of two $1,000 gift certificates from Maes Travel in Amherstburg, Ont., or one of two 65" HD flat screen smart televisions provided by Krazy Kelly's. Official rules and regulations are available in Sunday's program.
Parking and admission are free. Post time on Sunday is 1:30 p.m.
To view Sunday's harness racing entries, click on the following link: Sunday Entries - Leamington Raceway.