Western New York Harness Horseman’s Association to donate $4,000
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that on the last day of the winter meet, prior to racing at 3pm on Monday, February 24th, President & CEO Byron Brown is scheduled to be joined by Family Members and Employees to honor former employees Aaron Galanti, Plez Bruno and Dennis Tourville, a longtime WNY Horseman, who have passed in recent months.
The first race will be named after Mr. Galanti, the 2nd race after Mr. Bruno and the 3rd for Mr. Tourville. Families and friends of the honorees are invited to gather in the winner’s circle after the first race at approx. 3:06pm.
A US Flag, raised by Mr. Galanti, will be presented to his family. The Western New York Harness Horseman’s Association (WNYHHA) will be donating $4,000 of entrance monies fees to the Purple Haze Standard Bred Horse Adoption Program in honor of these 3 men. Purple Haze helps rehabilitate and house Harness Racing horses once their racing days are over.
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