The 2017 racing season at Kawartha Downs, one of the most successful ever in terms of handle and attendance, will come to a close this Saturday (September 30) and will go out in style.
The annual Shorelines Drivers’ Challenge will be on track. The top nine drivers at Kawartha Downs this season – Nick Boyd, Rob Doyle, Dan Gassien, Reg Gassien, Jim Gillespie, Steve Hudon, Brett MacDonald, Justin Turcotte and Rick Webb – will square off in Races 3 through 7. The winner will be determined by a point system which will see 50 points given for a win, 25 for second, 12 for third, 10 for fourth and five for fifth as well as a scratch.
Standardbred Canada’s ‘I Love Canadian Harness Racing’ Fan Club will be on hand with a contest. Fans can select the driver they think will win the Championship for a chance to win some great prizes. Patrons may also enter a ballot from the evening’s program to be eligible for draws following the first eight races on the night.
The participating drivers will be in the grandstand prior to the start of the races to hand out and autograph free posters.
The kids’ club, which has had more than 1,100 visitors from 17 race cards this season, will be open at 6:30 p.m. The kids’ club includes a bouncy castle for the youngsters.
Post time for the card is 7 p.m.
To view the harness racing entries for Saturday at Kawartha, click the following link: Saturday Entries – Kawartha Downs.
(Kawartha Downs)