Feb 14, 2014 | Racing
A double-header on Kentucky Derby Day and an additional day per week of racing in July and August are two of the changes in the new Pocono racing schedule for 2014, as announced by Vice President of Racing Operations, Dale Rapson.
Racing opens at the renowned 5/8 mile oval in Wilkes Barre, PA on March 22, and for the first few months of the new season, (March through June), will take place on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Kicking off the stakes schedule on opening night will be the Bobby Weiss Late Closing Series for 3 and 4 year olds, named for the beloved former Director of Track Maintenance. Bobby retired in 2011, and was responsible for the record-breaking track surface that is maintained today. The finals for the series will take place starting April 19, and conclude on April 23.
The prestigious Sun Stakes Saturday is planned for Saturday, June 28th, and will feature the Earl Beal, Jr. Memorial 3-year-old Trot; the James Lynch 3-year-old Filly Pace; the Max Hempt 3-year-old Colt & Gelding Pace; and the Ben Franklin Free For All Pace. Eliminations will take place on Saturday, June 21st.
For the summer months of July and August, an extra day has been added. The race days will move to Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The track will race Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday September through closing in November. There will be no live racing the week of September 8th for the annual Oktoberfest celebration.
Kentucky Derby Day, May 3rd,, traditionally a huge celebration of racing and partying, will also boast a double-header with two Pocono live race cards. Post Time for the first card will be at 11 a.m., and the second will be immediately following the 140th running of the Derby. In between, there will be the Run for the Roses Hat Review and a huge party on the track apron. Live racing will immediately follow the second and third legs of the Triple Crown, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
Post Time for all racing nights is 6:30 p.m., with the season concluding on Saturday, November 22.
Apr 3, 2012 | General News, Racing, Uncategorized
Live racing, a Champagne Brunch, a hat revue, plus great food & drinks all on the bill for the 138th Kentucky Derby viewing party
A full slate of festivities is scheduled at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for the 138th Annual “Run for the Roses.” The action kicks off with a Champagne Brunch inside Pacer’s Clubhouse starting at 11:00am, followed by a 2:00pm opening of the Patio and a 3:00pm opening of the Party Tent. Not to be forgotten is the Run For The Roses Hat Revue contest, set to award cash prizes to the top three winners in front of the Winner’s Circle at 5:45pm . Two cards of great live racing will also be featured before and after the big race in Kentucky.
Champagne Brunch
Starting at 11:00am on May 4th and lasting through 2:00pm in Pacer’s Clubhouse, there will be a Champagne Brunch to kick the Kentucky Derby festivities off right. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570.831.2100.
Patio and Party Tent
The Patio and Party Tent opens at 2:00pm and will serve Mint Juleps in Kentucky Derby 138 souvenir glasses. Great food, betting windows and plenty of seating will be available to view the race.
Run for the Roses Hat Revue
Ladies are encouraged to wear their most creative, colorful and elegant hat and enter the “Run for the Roses Hat Revue.” Registration starts at 2:00pm and goes through 5:30pm in the racing lobby. Judging will begin at 5:30pm in front of the Winner’s Circle. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Immediately following the announcements of the winners, guests can settle in to watch the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby on the jumbo screen. It’s the most exciting two minutes in sports!
Live Racing
Once again this year, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will feature pre and post-Kentucky Derby live racing. The first card will take place at 11:00am with 10 thrilling races. Following the Derby, there will be a second card with 14 more live races. Guests can place wagers throughout the day and enjoy the racing with an ice cold beverage.
About Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
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