On Saturday (June 29), the very best of the best trotters and pacers in North America will descend upon The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono for Sun Stakes Saturday.
Four championship races will headline this stellar card, including the $500,000 Earl Beal Jr. Memorial Trot; the $500,000 Ben Franklin Free-For-All-Pace; the $500,000 Max Hempt Memorial Pace; and the $300,000 James Lynch Memorial Filly Pace.
The Rainbow Pick 5 going into Saturday’s card is now up to $34,358.69, and is a 20-cent wager for races 10 through 14. In addition, the Pick 4 for this card will be races nine through 12.
As an added bonus for fans, Sun Stakes Saturday presents a special meet and greet with former NFL quarterback Dan Marino in the Racing Lobby at 5 p.m. This is a wristband-only event, with a limited amount wristbands being distributed at 1 p.m. Only the distributed authorized photos will be signed.
The first 300 fans with coupon will receive a vibrant souvenir beach towel. Coupons for redemption can be found in the racing program, available starting at 5 p.m. Redemption is from 9 to 10 p.m. in the lower Grandstand bar, while supplies last.
Post time is 7 p.m., with plenty of seating on the apron and patio, as well as free parking and admission.
(with files from The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono)