Northfield Park would like to remind horsemen that nominations for the Battle of Lake Erie are due by March 15.
The 28th edition of the Battle of Lake Erie, which will be contested on Saturday, July 20, features a $100,000 (guaranteed) purse, with at least $60,000 in added money from Northfield. The field is limited to the top eight money-earners from 2012-2013 that nominate, sustain and enter the event.
Last year’s Battle, despite attracting only a field of seven, went for a purse of $111,500 and was won by Classic Rock Nroll.
If more than eight horses enter, horses that do not draw in due to the 2012-’13 earnings stipulation, will have all of their nominating and sustaining fees returned.
The payment schedule for the 2013 Battle is as follows:
- $750 to nominate (postmarked by March 15)
- $1,000 to sustain (postmarked by April 15)
- $1,500 to enter (due on race night, July 20)
No owner or trainer may start more than two horses in the Battle, but can nominate as many as they want.
The Battle of Lake Erie is also part of harness racing’s new and expanded Grand Circuit for 2013.
For more information, contact Northfield’s Executive Vice President of Racing, Dave Bianconi at (330) 467-4101.
Nominations should be mailed to:
Northfield Park
c/o Dave Bianconi
P.O. Box 374
Northfield, OH 44067
(Northfield Park)