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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 08:53

MARATHON ON MENU AT J.D.A.

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Part of the 14-race card at The Horses At Evergreen Park this weekend is Leg 2 of the Marathon Series. It is Race No. 4 on Sunday.

Over 1 1/16 miles the Marathon Series, and the GP Derby, are the longest races during the 16-day summer pari-mutuel run at J.D.A. Raceway.

There are six horses entered in the Marathon – Doc Ross, Flash Of Glory, Cozy Bear, Kvothe, Ocanera and Meet At Jakes. Purse is $9,000.

Leg 1 of the seven-horse Marathon on July 23 was won by Cozy Bear with Doc Ross second, Meet At Jakes fourth, Kvothe fifth and Flash of Glory sixth. Final leg of the Marathon goes on August 20.

The two days of races are split evenly with seven each day starting at 1:15 p.m. There is no admission fee to watch.

Sunday is Baconfest. There will be eight bacon-themed items available at $3.50 each. It starts at 12:30 p.m. and continues until 3:30 p.m.

Those unable to attend can watch the races live by clicking on the icon to the right.

 

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