by John Zimich, publicity director, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be conducting a Preakness Day party Saturday (May 17) in addition to having a live harness racing card that will feature Max C. Hempt elimination races.

The party tent will be erected on the track apron and everyone’s favorite stadium foods (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.) will be available for purchase along with a variety of drinks.

Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. with the first Pimlico post at 10:30 a.m. Preakness Post is approximately 6:15 p.m. Advanced wagering on the Preakness Stakes will be taking place on Friday starting at 12:00 noon at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Big Brown will be looking to make it two straight as the colt will be looking to remain undefeated in his thoroughbred racing career.

First post for the live harness racing card is 2:00 p.m. and there will be elimination races for one of the premier races of the 2008 season at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

The Max C. Hempt annually draws several of the top 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings from throughout North America. The sport’s top drivers will be at the Northeastern Pennsylvania racetrack to compete in the Hempt.

In addition to the live races and the simulcasting of the Pimlico races from Baltimore, Md., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will be awarding an all-expense paid trip to the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7, via random drawing. Entrants must be 21 years of age or older and must be present when the drawing takes place following the fourth live harness race at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.