Shenandoah racing applications due August 8

(WOODSTOCK, VA — 7/28/2022) — Racing applications for the 2022 fall harness racing season at Shenandoah Downs, which are now available at vhha.net and shenandoahdowns.com, must be turned in to Debbie Warnick of the Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association by August 8. All horsemen wishing to compete in the seventh annual pari-mutuel meet in Woodstock must fill out an application and return it by the deadline.

The 8-week season, which will run from September 16 – November 6, will take place Fridays at 3 PM and Saturdays at 1 PM through October 15 then switch to a Saturday/Sunday schedule at 1 PM for the final three weeks.

A four-day Shenandoah County Fair meet will precede the pari-mutuel session though applications are not necessary to compete at it. Racing there will take place August 31 and September 1, 2 & 3 at 12 Noon.

The track is located at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, halfway between Winchester and Harrisonburg off I-81 at Exit 283. For more information, call Debbie Warnick at 443-463-0917.

by Darrell Wood, for Shenandoah Downs