Truro hosting second Distance Day

Truro Raceway will host their 2^nd annual Distance Day this Friday, July 12th, with a 6:30pm Atlantic/5:30pm Eastern post time.   Last year the event set two new Canadian harness racing records and fans enjoyed the unique race card.

On the 11 race program, there are 6 distance races at 3 different distances, including a newly added ¼ mile Showdown, with five horses aiming to establish a new Canadian Record at the rarely used distance.

Also on the card are three one mile and a quarter races.  Last year, Nova Scotia Strong set a new Canadian Record at the distance with a 2:29.0 score for driver Darren Crowe.   There will also be two races contested at the ¾ mile distance.  Risin Horizon smashed the existing mark in last year’s event, with a 125.1 score with Paul Langille driving.

“We’re looking to do something unique and different than just running our usual races and fans were very interested and enthusiastic about the event last year.  I appreciate the support of the horse people in this venture.  We’ve added the quarter mile race this season to build on what we did last year.  We’re expecting to see a Canadian record at that distance.” said Truro Raceway General Manager Steve Fitzsimmons.

Truro will also have Family Fun Day as part of the event, with a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting and Snow Cones on site for kids to enjoy from 6 to 9pm.

From Truro Raceway