by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY — Horsemen are reminded that Buffalo Raceway will conduct a double draw on Tuesday morning (July 17) for the closing weekend programs on Friday and Saturday nights.
With just three cards left in the 2018 campaign, the action will begin on Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. with a 10-race program which will include the New York Sire Stakes for the 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers in two divisions worth $53,500 each. There will also be a pair of $15,000 Excelsior A Series events and one $6,400 race in the Excelsior B classification.
On Friday, the non-betting Erie County Fair races will be conducted starting at 1 p.m. at the Hamburg half-mile oval with the regular wagering card to follow later in the day at 5 p.m.
Closing night will be on Saturday with a 6 p.m. post. It will be Erie County Fair Night at the track with admission tickets to be given away throughout the program to lucky fans.
Buffalo Raceway’s simulcast center will be closed from July 23 through Aug. 21 due to the Erie County Fair.
For more information including the latest news, upcoming promotions, simulcast schedule, race replays, results and entries, go to www.buffaloraceway.com.