by Jeff Zidek, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to host the 2012 Pennsylvania Fair finals this Saturday night (Oct. 13) at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

Eight $20,000 finals will be contested, featuring the top point-earners from the circuit’s 20-stop summer series.

In addition to great racing, the event will feature fair food, behind the scenes paddock tours, jog cart and starting gate rides and more. For the kids, a bounce house will be available, along with balloon artists and face painting. For the grown-ups, there will be a handicapping contest and giveaways.

Recently retired, multi-millionaire trotter Vivid Photo will also be on hand to meet and greet racing fans. Vivid Photo, owned by PA fair standouts Todd Schadel and Roger Hammer, started his career on the circuit before graduating to the Hambletonian.

Post time for the special Saturday night card is 6:55 p.m.