Archie will train Sunday, April 10 at 10:45 am. To watch him train, come in the main admission gates, walk straight out to track level to the track apron (where the benches are).
I will be there standing on a bench and will point him out when he goes by. He’ll also be wearing the green and white checkered saddle towel for the Club.
Archie and Brian pose for the camera.
Orientation and Kick-Off Party Details:
Who: You! (and a guest)
What: Emerald Racing Club Orientation, Emerald Ed & Party
When: Sunday, April 10, begins 12 noon
Where: Emerald Room – 4th Floor Emerald Downs (take either elevator from the first floor lobby)
Schedule:
- 10:45 am – Archie Graham to train on the track
- 11:30 am – Check-in – We will have racing programs, so no need to purchase one
- 12 noon – Orientation
- 1 pm – Emerald Ed – Emerald Downs’ Dir. of Publicity, Vince Bruun, and Jacob “the professor” Pollowitz will be giving a crash course on how to read the form, handicap, and watch a race. The added bonus: they will be using Archie Graham’s last race.
- 2 pm – Party will transition to the View Room (right off the Emerald Room) with free Clubhouse Seating.
- 2:15 pm – Live racing starts!
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Buffet laid out in Emerald Room
- The Emerald Room and View Room are reserved for Emerald Racing Club all day so you are free to float in and out as you wish.
No cost for Emerald Racing Club members and guest. If you have additional guests you’d like to bring, they may join you for the party. Additional tickets will be $20 and can be purchased at the door.
Reminder: You must be licensed by Sunday, April 10. You’ll need to show your license in order to receive your Emerald Racing Club Lanyard.
Can’t make it?
Don’t worry, I will post a recap of the Orientation here on the blog for those unable to attend.
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I cant be there on Sunday but will be there tomorrow. Can I pick up my lanyard at the office?
Hi Jim – You can pick it up from our receptionist in the Administration office. Just know that she’ll be very swamped tomorrow and I’ll be on the TV show all day. Thanks!
Archie looks great, can’t wait to see him! For those who are new to the club, you are in for a season of fun, if last year (when I was a newbie) was any indication. There is nothing that will put a smile on your face quite like watching your horse cross the wire first. Looking forward to EMD’s 20th year of racing!
I plan on being at Emerald Downs on Sunday with a friend and wonder if
we need to RSVP. (Not sure if I will be early enough to see the workout.)
Steve Richards
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Hi Steve, Thank you for letting me know!
Can’t make it on Sunday but does our lanyard from last year work for this year?
No. You will need to make arrangements to pick up a new one. Thanks!
Looking forward to Sunday. Not sure if we can get there in time for Archie’s run. My husband will be joining me so I assume I use one of the guest passes for him tomorrow.
Correct! The guest passes can be used however you see fit!