2017 harness racing season getting started this weekend
Dresden Raceway kicks off another year of family fun and harness racing action this Sunday afternoon with a 1:30 p.m. post time.
“We are so excited for another great year of racing,” said Dresden Ag Society President, Lucille Laprise.
“Dresden Raceway has something for everyone and we have something fun booked every race day this season including lots of prizes and giveaways as well as a theme for everyday.”
The theme days include Opening Day with special “welcome back” prizes as well as many other days including B.I.A./OLG Day, Father’s Day/Horseman’s Hall Of Fame Day, The Little Green Jug/Dresden Lumberking’s Day, Canada Day, Dresden Derby/Hat Day, Legion/Bring a Friend Day, Kid’s Day, Horseman’s Memorial Day and Fan Appreciation/Closing Day.
“It’s so amazing watching the families come to the track and see the kids eyes light up when they get to see a horse just a few feet away. This is the best value for your dollar that you can find in Chatham-Kent. Where else can you spend a full afternoon full of excitement and giveaways for no cost?” said track announcer/publicist Gary Patterson.
“We have some amazing horsemen that put a great product on the track every week. This is a special place as generations of families have enjoyed the racing for the last 128 years. It is tradition for so many families to come at least once during the racing season and make a day of it.”
Wallaceburg and Dresden baseball scores for Wednesday, May 24
– It was a soggy night at the Legion Branch 18 Ladies Auxiliary Girls u12 Fastball Warriors home opener. The girls played a great game but in the end were defeated by the Wyoming Wranglers 15-9.
The Bulls lost 5-0 to Courtright last night. Game @ Petrolia at 1 PM on Saturday and a doubleheader at home vs Corunna Giants Sunday at 1!
— Dresden Bulls (@dresdenbulls) 24 May 2017
– Photo credit: Nathan Vercauteren
