ELORA – Grand River Raceway is gearing up for its signature events, the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles.
Industry Day is held annually at Grand River Raceway on the Civic holiday Monday in August.
This will be the first Industry Day on the brand-new 5/8-mile track.
The Battle of Waterloo, a stake for Ontario Sired two-year-old pacers, is a key early season race for all colts racing in the Ontario Sires Stakes program. The Battle of the Belles, a stake for Ontario Sired two-year-old pacing fillies, is the companion race to the signature dash.
The total purses for the special afternoon race card are expected to be over $340,000.
Jenna MacDonell, Raceway Manager says there will also be a new race featured on the card this year honouring “Button Up” who was undefeated on Industry Day.
The top-aged pacers will compete in that race.
Meanwhile, Louise Frost Marketing Coordinator says the day will also include lots of activities for the kids and food trucks.
The Raceway also shared some important notices about Industry Day:
- No driving or tailgating on the Back Berm this year.
- No parking or alcohol is allowed on the grassy area near the East Gate.
- Grand River Raceway wants to remind guests that there is no smoking on all GRR and GrandWay premises, smoking is only permitted in the parking lot area.
- No alcohol in the space between GRR tarmac and The GrandWay patio. Also, no alcohol is to be brought into the parking lot area
Post time is 12:30pm.
For more information visit https://grandriverraceway.com/events/industry-day/
