by Jason Bluhm, director of racing, Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY —- Horsemen are urged to enter their horses for the Sunday, August 2, Drivers’ Challenge program at Tioga Downs.

Overnight purses have been raised 20 percent for that day and any horse finishing sixth through ninth will be paid $100.

The top drivers in North America will be participating including Ron Pierce, Brian Sears, Tim Tetrick, Jimmy Marohn, Jr., Jason Bartlett, Jody Jamieson, Yannick Gingras, Dave Palone, and Andy Miller.

A condition sheet is available at www.tiogadowns.com/racinginfo.htm.

Entries can be called into the Race Office at (607) 699-7688; box closes at 9 a.m. on Thursday.