by Gary Patterson, for Dresden Raceway

Dresden, ON — It’s Derby Day this Sunday (July 12) at Dresden Raceway.

Race fans are being encouraged to wear their wildest, biggest hats like you might find at the Kentucky Derby. There will be prizes doled out for the best hats of the day.

Dresden Raceway will not only be offering prizes for the best hats but also for several different contests and giveaways that happen every Sunday.

The afternoon will feature 10 exciting harness races as Nick Steward tries to win five races for the third straight Sunday. Post time is 1:30 p.m.