by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs will be holding their initial draw of the 2010 race season this coming Wednesday morning, April 28. The draw will be for opening night, Saturday, May 1, and will feature divisions of the Kenneth J series for 3-year-old pacers.

The draw schedule will continue on Thursday, April 29, for the Sunday, May 2, races.

Those horsemen interested in dropping in should call the race office at 607.699.7688 before 9 a.m. each day. Conditions and additional information can be found at www.tiogadowns.com.