Cream Ridge, NJ — Only a few days remain to purchase tickets to win either a trip to the fabulous Elitloppet race in Sweden or to Ride in Ireland to benefit Standardbred Retirement Foundation. The drawing is Monday (May 6) at 12 p.m. and the winner does not have to be present.

Elitloppet trip includes a five day/four night stay for two in the very heart of Stockholm. Your visit starts with a get together dinner Thursday night. Start your mornings with a buffet breakfast and then on to sightseeing; Friday afternoon tour the yearling sale, and on Saturday morning tour Menhammer Stud Farm where many famous stallions have stood. You get entrance to the Solvalla Racetrack on Saturday and Sunday for the big race. The dates are May 23 to May 27.

You many choose instead the Ireland trip for two that includes a five day/four-night stay at a fabulous 18th century castle, lessons or riding are included for beginners to advanced for three hours a day in many disciplines. There are 1,000 miles of trails through forests, and fields. The castle has a full spa, and other activities are available as well including golf. The dates can be decided at your leisure based on availability. Don’t ride, then take lessons right there.

All raffle ticket sales support the almost 376 trotters and pacers SRF has under its full expense. SRF has no regular funding to support these horses and we thank Marc and Marcia Goldberg, of Arch Madness fame, for their generous sponsorship of this important fundraiser.

For raffle tickets call the SRF office at 609.738.3255 or email us at SRFhorsesandkids@gmail.com.