Vernon Downs is all set for the 2012 opening weekend of live racing with 10 races being drawn for opening night Friday, April 27
, which holds a first-race post time of 6:55 p.m.
Fans of Vernon Downs will be welcomed back with a race-date t-shirt and race-date magnet giveaway at the front entrance, while supplies last.
Also on tap for opening night will be the promotion, 'Cash It or Stash It,' the ever-popular 'Horseplay Car Giveaway,' and the night will round out with fireworks immediately following live racing.
Race secretary Scott Warren has put together a 12-race card for Saturday night (April 28), which also holds a 6:55 p.m. first-race post time. The card will feature a $9,500, seven-horse open pace. The contest has stirred up some talented pacers, led by Western Trademark, Sheer Brilliance, and the Vernon Downs’ hometown favourite, Diamond Stick Pin.
Saturday night’s track promotion, in addition to the Horseplay Car Giveaway - Night Two, is 'That’s My Driver.'
(Vernon Downs)