Racing fans to watch, wager on Preakness at Tioga Downs

Second jewel of Triple Crown to be simulcast at Tioga

Nichols, N.Y. – May 18, 2018 – Harness racing fans who won’t want to miss the field’s pursuit of the second jewel of the Triple Crown will have to travel no further than Tioga Downs to watch the 143^rd Preakness on Saturday, May 19. Live racing at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore begins at 11:30 a.m., and the Preakness post time is set for 6:48 p.m.

With a $1.5 million guaranteed purse, the Bob Baffert-trained Justify, winner of the Kentucky Derby, is a hot favorite to also win the Preakness Stakes. If successful Saturday, Justify will advance to the Belmont Stakes in three weeks’ time and attempt to sweep the series.

Wagering on the Preakness will be open all day.  Live local racing at Tioga Downs will begin with the first post time of 6:15 p.m. Guests will also have a chance to participate in season-long promotions as is customary during race weekends.

About Tioga Downs

Last year marked the tenth anniversary celebration for Tioga Downs. The entertainment complex offers live harness racing, casino gaming and live entertainment.  Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs in Nichols, New York as well as Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York. Since opening the new casino in December 2016, Tioga Downs has expanded its gaming offerings to include 944 slot machines, 23 table games and a luxurious 12-table poker room, which is now affiliated with the World Series of Poker. Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have created more than 1,000 family-sustaining jobs and donated millions to nonprofit organizations. For more information on Tioga Downs, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.