from WFD Media

London, ON — The Raceway at Western Fair District is gearing up for another busy and exciting holiday season featuring 14 live race programs during the month of December and some exciting events to go along with it.

There will be a special afternoon program on Saturday (Dec. 23) beginning at 1:15 p.m. It will give customers a final opportunity to play the horses prior to the short Christmas break and there will be draws for holiday gift cards throughout the afternoon. The Top Of The Fair dining room will be open featuring the track’s Pub Night menu.

The always popular Boxing Day afternoon program will take place on Dec. 26, also featuring a 1:15 p.m. start time. Three patrons will be selected that afternoon to pick a fantastic prize item from the Gift Tree and there will be second chance drawings throughout the day as well. The Top Of The Fair will feature the annual Boxing Day Brunch and the Carousel Room will be open for customers to watch and wager on the races with food also available.

The Raceway will be the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in London. The live race program will get underway at 7:05 p.m. and features the annual running of the Old Lang Syne Trot and Pace for the veteran performers. Among the expected starters this year will be 14-year-old trotter Weskey and 14-year-old pacer Pacific Oak — both have become fan favorites at the London oval.

There will be a grand prize draw that night for a Coors Light snowboard and second chance draws for tickets to the Wine and Food Show and Home Show along with betting vouchers and more. Guests are invited to stay following racing and ring in the New Year with dancing and party favors at the Top Of The Fair.

The Raceway is currently operating on a three-day-a-week schedule — Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Fridays at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday night programs will be added in the new year with a 6:15 p.m. first post.

Seating at the Top Of The Fair is filling up quickly. To make a reservation call 519.438.7203 (ext. 252) or email topofthefair@westernfairdistrict.com.

For full details on everything happening at The Raceway at Western Fair District, visit www.westernfairdistrict.com.