Fair Series Nearing Finals

There is just one more race left in the RUS New York 2017 Fair Series.

The Tuesday, Aug. 22 race in Tompkins County Fair in Trumansburg will mark the final opportunity for eligibility into the championship race. The final will be held along with the harness fair final races at Saratoga Casino and Hotel on Friday, Sept. 15. Each horse that finishes in the final will earn $600. Prizes will also be awarded to the winning horse and high point rider for the season. 

The series included nine legs held at different fairs across the state. Points earned along the way  determine final entries. Horses need at least three starts to be eligible. 

Standings: 

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* Railroad Lane -175

* Iron Will-112 ​

* R George-107

* One True Friend -100 

 Admirable Hanover-75 

Boy Can She Fly- 62

Mr. Avalanche -37

Those with a * next to their name have the required number of races to enter the final. ​

The High Point Rider Award will be presented to the rider who has earned the most points, regardless of horse(s) ridden throughout the series. Riders must participate in at least three races to qualify. 

Standings: 

*Michelle Miller-233

* Vanessa Karlewicz- 137

* Heather Reese -112

* Hillary Hartnett-100

* Kara Duh-62

Codie Smith- 24 

Those with a * at the end of their name have ridden in 3 races to qualify for the award. 

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