from the Horseplayers Association of North America

Charlottesville, VA — Tioga Downs and Horseplayers Association of North America Harness Racing Division are pleased to announce a pool party to be held on Sunday, June 12, when some of America’s best older pacing horses and mares will be competing in the $200,000 (est.) Bettor’s Delight and $200,000 (est.) Artiscape. The featured wager of the Pool Party will be the $10,000 guaranteed Pick-6.

“HANA is pleased to host this pool party with Tioga Downs as they were the first harness track in North America to lower their takeout rates on all wagers to the state minimum and they continue to be innovative and sensitive to the horseplayers’ needs. We are very happy to have Tioga Downs be the host of the first harness pool party in the United States,” said Jeff Platt, president of HANA.

“Tioga Downs is honored to be the first harness track in the United States hosting a pool party with HANA. Making Tioga Downs’ racing product attractive to all horseplayers and harness players in particular has and continues to be a goal of Tioga Downs,” Jason Settlemoir, Tioga Downs vice president of racing commented.

Among the contenders expected for the Artiscape are Anndrovette, Dreamfair Eternal, Ginger And Fred, Laughandbehappy, and On The Glass. Last year, the Artiscape was won by Dreamfair Eternal in a speedy 1:49.4. She will be looking to win her second straight Artiscape.

Among those expected for the Bettor’s Delight will be Molson Pace victor Foiled Again, Hypnotic Blue Chip, One More Laugh, We Will See, and Won The West. The 2010 edition of the Bettor’s Delight was won by Shark Gesture in a thrilling 1:48.3 mile.

HANA Harness is currently working on a few items which we hope makes the night even more player friendly. We are lining up advance deposit wagering companies to offer special rewards for the Pick-6, will be posting free past performances on the website, and offering picks and selections from various players and sources. To keep informed, or to get involved, please join HANA Harness at www.horseplayersassociation.org.