by Paul Ramlow, USTA Internet News Editor

Columbus, OH — Hazel Park is pleased to announce that the William C. Connors Memorial, for 3-year-old open trotters, will return to the Michigan track in 2008.

The early closing event will offer $12,500 (est.) eliminations on Friday, June 27, with the $100,000 guaranteed final slated for Friday, July 4.

A $500 nomination fee is due March 15. Starting fees of $500 for the elimination and $1,000 for the final will be due at time of entry.

For further information, please contact Ladd Biro, Hazel Park racing secretary, at (248) 398-1000.