The Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is teaming up with Ellis Park this weekend to present two popular programs. Sunday will be the annual giveaway where full-time college students have the chance via drawing to win a Dell laptop and case after each race, courtesy of the Kentucky HBPA.
The horsemen's association is also partnering with Henderson County businesses to provide $1,000 scholarships after each race to a different student. This Saturday marks the return of the family-friendly “Making of a Racehorse: Let's Get Started,” which will run every Saturday through August. The free fan-education program begins at 7:30 a.m.
“We want to be part of the solution to growing the sport,” said Kentucky HBPA Executive Director Marty Maline. “We want the next generation to be comfortable coming to the racetrack, to understand that whatever your knowledge level, you can have a good time – but that the more you learn, the more fun the sport becomes.”
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