by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — A total of $193,600 will be on the line Saturday (Oct. 7) when The Meadows Racetrack & Casino hosts the 2017 Pennsylvania Fairs Championships. Even more will be at stake, as The Meadows and Meadows Standardbred Owners Association will conduct their annual “Pink-Out” to benefit the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer research program.

Between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Family Fun Day activities will feature a live DJ, balloon artists, face painting and bounce houses. In addition, mini-pony races, with contestants decked out in pink finery, will occur between harness races.

Other highlights include:

• A “Chinese auction,” with prizes donated by The Meadows and local businesses, to benefit Making Strides
• Sale of specially designed Pink-Out t-shirts, with all proceeds directed to Making Strides
• Presentation of a check to Making Strides representing donations by The Meadows and its patrons over the last three months
• The opportunity to register at the American Cancer Society tent for the Oct. 14 Making Strides Washington County Walk

Among the most interesting aspects of Saturday’s championship card is the quest by Hockey Hanover for an unusual double. Campaigned by McMullen Stable, the 2-year-old trotter captured the $40,000 PA Stallion Series final at The Meadows on Sept. 2 in a stakes-record 1:55.4 and will seek to add the fairs crown to his distinguished resume. Trainer/driver Wilbur Yoder will guide the Explosive Matter-Hotentrot gelding from post one in race one.

First post Saturday is 1:05 p.m.

For more information about the Pink-Out, visit The Meadows Racetrack & Casino at www.meadowsgaming.com.