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For Immediate Release
July 4, 2008
HARNESS RACING YOUTH LEAGUE CAMP CONCLUDES AT VERNON DOWNS
Vernon Downs finished its Harness Racing Youth League Camp this past Thursday night with exhibition race between the five contestants.
First to arrive at the wire at the end of the half-mile race was Molly D’Agnostino, with Jandi Tuff As Sky, assisted by Brian Connor. Kayla Prentice and Justaway were on the inside, hanging on for second, assisted by Chris Lems. Flying late and splitting rivals was Mitchell McGee and Jessica Direct, helped out by Jimmy Whittemore. Fourth place went to Kyle LaPointe, with Sweet Karen assisted by Josh Marks, and fifth place went to Samuel Frarey with Daddy’s Jewel, helped out by Adam Cappizano.
The contestants spent five days at Vernon Downs from July 6 through July 10, learning all the basic horsemanship skills, from driving to equipment. When interviewed in the winner’s circle following the race all of the contestants expressed how much fun they had all week at the camp.
“Ellen Taylor does a remarkable job in promoting the sport of harness racing to the younger generations by getting them involved and fully understanding the sport. These kids are truly the future of harness racing and we wish them the best of luck,” Jason Settlemoir, vice president of racing and simulcast for Tioga and Vernon Downs.
Established in 1976, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation addresses youth education throughout the United States and Canada. A charitable organization, the HHYF continues to enlarge and improve its programs. For more information about the organization and its programs, please call the HHYF office at 317-867-5877 or visit www.hhyf.org.
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