from the WHHA marketing department

Elkhorn, WI — Everyone is invited to the historic Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn on Saturday, June 18, for a fun filled afternoon of harness racing. Post time is 1:00 p.m. and is being sponsored by the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association and the Elkhorn Trotting Club. Admission is free.

Come and see many of Wisconsin’s top drivers and horses for the start of the harness racing season in the Badger State. Some of the horses participating will be making their first lifetime start which always proves to be an educational feat in itself. We are fortunate to have some of Wisconsin’s leading drivers on hand: Bob Yohn from Beloit, Gary Magee of Shawano, and Gabe Wand of Platteville, as well as local celebrities: the DeLong brothers from Clinton, and Adam Turnbull form Sharon.

There will be pick-a-winner contests for the fans as well as a 50/50 raffle to try your luck at! Fans will have a chance to meet and greet some of the leading drivers (who will be tossing t-shirts into the crowd) and are encouraged to tour the barn area to see the equine athletes up close and personal. There will also be a horseman’s hot dog eating contest to witness (after the races of course–can’t have those drivers weighted down). Lunch will be available on the grounds for spectators.

The entry box closes at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, and you can enter by calling Becky Swinehart at 608-728-1818. The WHHA uses an open box system where races will be comprised based on horses entered and their current age, sex, gait and earnings. Two time bar races (2:20 pace and 2:30 trot) will also be offered.

For more information regarding the day’s events or any of Wisconsin’s harness races, contact WHHA president Gabe Wand at 608.574.5468 or e-mail gabewand@yahoo.com.