Addington seeks slot holders for Show Day

Applications are now open for anyone wanting to get involved in Addington Raceway’s two Show Day harness racing slot races.

The two $500,000 races – the Majestic Horsefloats LP The Ascent and the Hill, Lee and Scott The Velocity – will both be held on Friday, November 15.

The process to find slot-holders for the two Listed races started last month with the 20 involved in last year’s races given the first option to get involved this year as well.

“There’s been strong interest and great support from last year’s slot-holders,” says Slot race Club co-ordinator Greg O’Connor.

“Not surprisingly we have fielded a number of calls from Australia as they have realised they can be part of Cup Week and then race in either the Derby or Oaks for either gait the following week. This makes it a very attractive proposition.”

Last year gun Australian trotter Keayang Zahara dominated the first ever running of The Ascent while Better Knuckle Up took out the Velocity.

The process now shifts to Stage 2. It’s for people not involved last year who want to purchase a slot this year.

“Slot races are still new ground for many but with The Race by betcha and the TAB Trot at Cambridge and with last year’s races at Addington people are getting a better understanding how they work,” says O’Connor.

Applications for both The Ascent and The Velocity can be made until Friday, August 29 at 4pm.

“This follows the same timeline as last year giving everybody a fair opportunity of being part of this unique experience.”

For anyone wanting more information on purchasing a slot this year email greg@addington.co.nz

From Harness Racing New Zealand