Big Jim will headline the Canada Night festivities at Grand River Raceway on July 1 and the Elora, Ont. track is offering 20 fans the opportunity to be part of the Big Jim Entourage
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Ten lucky winners and a guest will be drawn from online entries to join Big Jim, driver Phil Hudon, trainer James ‘Friday’ Dean and owner Jim Carr for an exclusive Meet ‘N Greet and a winners’ circle photo following the pacer’s trip around the track following race three (approximately 8:15 p.m.).
Winners will also receive an autographed poster, a photo of their winners’ circle experience, a $10 gaming voucher (18+) and a Big Jim SurPrize Pack.
For more information and to access the contest form, click here.
Big Jim will be onsite from 6:30 – 8:30 on July 1 and souvenir posters will be available with the purchase of the first 500 Grand River Raceway programs.
Other Canada Night festivities include free Canada Night birthday cake (while supplies last) in the main lobby, and a special guest appearance by mascot extraordinaire Jersey Boy, from the Casie Coleman Stable, at The NEIGHbourhood kids’ program under the Tarmac Tent.
The usual Fun & Frivolity Friday Night offerings include Harness Racing Bingo between the races and the Bouncy Pony Stakes after Race 10.
A few reservations for July 1 are still available for Grand River’s $11.99 buffet in the Captain’s Quarters tiered dining room and can be confirmed by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 288.
(Grand River Raceway)
I'd like to take credit for
I'd like to take credit for all of the good ideas, but it was actually Jim Carr who approached Grand River Raceway with the suggestion! Likewise, Casie Coleman has always been very accommodating to offer up assistance for any occasion. We very much appreciate the enthusiasm and graciousness of everyone who pitches in to further our efforts, and I hope it's of no surprise to anyone that for all the requests we put forth to horsepeople (and there are many!) we rarely get anything less than an enthusiastic yes.
Another great idea from
Another great idea from Kelly Spencer.
Congratulations to the
Congratulations to the owner, trainer, driver and groom of Big Jim for their contribution to promoting one of North America's oldest and my favorite sport.It is quite nice to see organizations and horse people giving a little back to the people that support the sport, like YONKERS did a few weeks ago.
And CASIE, I take my hat off to you for the way you treat your employees, you have to have a BIG and wonderful HEART.