by Jon Cramer, for Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY — Buffalo Raceway, located on The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, N.Y., is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Rosenfeld as race secretary and Gabe Prewitt as announcer for the upcoming 2012 race meet that begins in January.
Ms. Rosenfeld has been employed as assistant race secretary, program director, and charter at Batavia Downs since 2002.
“Ginny brings with her a world of experience in harness racing and I am excited about adding her to the Race Office at Buffalo Raceway. She has worked nearly a decade as an assistant race secretary and she is now ready to take the reins,” said Jim Mango, Buffalo Raceway chief operating officer.
Mr. Prewitt has most recently been employed as track announcer and director of publicity at The Red Mile in Lexington, Ky., and has served in many positions since 2001.
“He is the best harness racing announcer in the country, barring none,” said Mango, “and we are very excited about his addition to the staff.”
Buffalo Raceway begins its 70th year of harness racing January 11, 2012. Simulcast wagering is available year round in the spacious clubhouse.