Bring A Friend continues today (July 15) at five racetracks across Canada including Hiawatha Horse Park, Kawartha Downs, Hanover Raceway, Northside Downs and Mohawk Racetrack. Each track has organized a fun-filled evening to provide race fans and guests with an unforgettable racing experience!
Northside Downs will host the Bring A Friend promotion today (July 15) with an afternoon post time of 1:00 p.m. The first 25 Bring A Friend guests who sign-in at the on-track registration table will receive a free program along with a $2 betting voucher. Sulky rides will be offered by drivers and trainers and guests will also have the chance to enter into a variety of prize draws for betting vouchers, t-shirts, and program loyalty cards.
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Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Ont., will host the BAF promotion today with the first race going to post at 6:30 p.m. There are a variety of activities trackside for racing guests including a sign-up for rides in the starting gate car, free programs for all and will have chicken and ribs with fries available for $12.95 + tax. There will also be special draws for a number of prize packages, putting together an evening that won’t disappoint!
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Kawartha Downs in Fraserville, Ont., will open their gates for live racing action at 5:00 p.m. with a post time of 7:00 p.m. The BAF promotion coincides with their 45th season of racing. Free programs will be provided for Bring A Friend guests along with a $2 betting voucher. To make the evening extra special they have organized a beginner handicapping workshop hosted by Nick Boyd and Gord Brown that begins at 6:00 p.m. They also have planned draws for a paddock tour and winner’s circle presentation. In addition, Kawartha’s Meet & Greet horse for the evening will be Mr Tasty who still holds the record for the fastest mile ever trotted at Kawartha (1:54).
Mini exhibits featuring old photos and programs will also be on display to commemorate the anniversary.
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Hanover Raceway will go to post at 7:15 p.m. and they will be giving away free programs and $2 bets to the first 25 Bring A Friend guests. They have organized t-shirt and hat tosses throughout the night and there will be a special appearance from their mascot ‘Black Beauty’!
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Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ont., will open their gates for guests at 6:00 p.m. with a post time of 7:30 p.m. They havee planned an exciting evening for Bring A Friend guests giving out free programs and $2 bets to the first 50 people who sign-in at the on-track Bring A Friend registration table. T-shirts and hats will be given away on the tarmac between races and there will also be draws for sulky rides and a paddock tour!
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The Bring A Friend promotion will continue on Sunday at Century Downs Racetrack & Casino, Clinton Raceway, Dresden Raceway, Rideau Carleton Raceway, Georgian Downs and Truro Raceway.
Make sure you sign in at your track’s Bring A Friend Registration Table because those who sign-up will be entered into two exclusive draws from the Fan Club for a $100 gift card to any Canadian harness racetrack and a $50 I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club Prize Package.
Don’t forget to capture your Bring A Friend memories on your smartphone or camera and enter your photos in July’s Zoom Contest ‘Friends at the Races’.
Check out these tips on how to have a great time at the races with your friends. Let’s share our passion for harness racing while enjoying a great day at the track! See you there!
To view a detailed list of the activities taking place at each track this weekend, visit SC's Bring A Friend page.