Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Newsroom

Over $1.5 million in purses will be on the line for the biggest night of  racing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Saturday, June 30^th.  Highlighting the night will be the $500,000 Ben Franklin for Aged Pacers, the first time this prestigious race will be held at the track in Northeast PA.  

The James Lynch Memorial for 3-year-old Pacing Fillies, carrying a purse of $300,000, has been relocated to this tremendous night, and the move allows the race to be held after the Fan Hanover Final at Mohawk.  The $350,000 Max Hempt Memorial for 3-year-old Colts and Geldings will also be contested, with the new date allowing this race to be held between the North American Cup and the Meadowlands Pace.   

Eliminations for all races will be held one week earlier, on Saturday, June 23^rd.  This promises to be another thrilling night of top-notch racing, as Pocono will host the Earl Beal, Jr. Memorial Trot for the second year in a row, carrying a purse of $500,000.  Eliminations will be held on Friday, June 15 for the Beal.

 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs opens their 47^th racing season on Tuesday, April 3 and continues to Saturday, November 17^th.  For the complete racing calendar and Stakes Schedule, go to www.mohegansunpocono.com.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is getting  ready to open their 47^th racing season on April 3,  and with the anticipation of opening comes the announcement of the new Stakes Schedule, filled with the biggest and most exciting races.  

Grand Circuit Week, starting Tuesday, July 3^rd,  will feature the  Pennsylvania All-Stars for 2-Year-Olds and 3-Year-Olds.  The total estimated purses is $600,000 with eight Pennsylvania-sired events for both Colt and Geldings, and Fillies. 

Race Secretary Rick Kane has announced the nomination deadline for 3-year-olds as February 15, and for 2-year-olds March 15.  The form is available at http://www.poconodowns.com/pdf/racing/2012-Closer-Entry-Form.pdf, 

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will race Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with a Post Time of 6:30 p.m.  In addition, during the months of July and August, a Sunday night card will be added, also with a 6:30 p.m. Post Time.

Hot hunks of charity calendar take part in exclusive signing on December 17th

WHAT:   Things will get scorching hot at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs  when  the sexy firefighters of Nation’s Bravest: Firefighters Unite charity calendar take part in an exclusive Signings & Sightings event at Breakers on Saturday, December 17th.  Net proceeds for this event will benefit each firefighter’s charity.

WHEN:      Saturday, December 17th

                        7:00pm – 9:00pm

                        Breakers

IN DETAIL:  Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.

Please note that guests must purchase a calendar to have photo taken with firefighters.

ABOUT NATION’S BRAVEST:  Turn up the heat with Nation’s Bravest: Firefighters Unite, the first-ever national calendar featuring twelve sexy firefighters from across the USA.  These sizzling hunks will light your fire 365 days a year, while benefiting a dozen worthy causes in Charlotte, Chicago, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle, St. Louis and Tampa. Visit NationsBravest.com to witness these heroes in action via videos, photos and more.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS

ACCOUNCES 2012 RACING SCHEDULE 

A double-header on Kentucky Derby Day and an additional day per week of racing in July and August are two of the changes in the new Pocono racing schedule for 2012, as announced by Vice President of Racing Operations, Dale Rapson. 

Racing opens at the famous 5/8 mile oval in Wilkes Barre, PA on April 3, and continues on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.  Highlighting the new season will be an additional  night of racing on Sundays in July and August.   

Rick Kane, Director of Racing, promises an exciting season of racing with the top horses and drivers returning for another record-breaking year.  “Look for some surprises in our stakes schedule, which we’ll announce shortly.  This year will be bigger and better than ever!” 

Kentucky Derby Day, May 4^th, traditionally a huge celebration of racing and partying, will also boast a double-header with two Pocono live race cards.  Post Time for the first will be at 11 a.m., and the second will be immediately following the 138^th running of the Derby.  In between, there will be the Run for the Roses Hat Revue and the famous Mint Juleps! 

Post Time for all racing nights is 6:30 p.m., with the season concluding on Saturday, November 17. 

WHAT:  Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Signings & Sightings is excited to announce Tribble Reese of Sweet Home Alabama on the CMT network will be making a special appearance in Breakers on November 18th and will also be greeting fans and signing autographs on November 19th as a part of its 5th Anniversary celebration.

WHEN:             Saturday, November 19, 2011

                        12:00pm – Free Autograph Signing

                       Sky Bridge

IN DETAIL:  Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.

ABOUT REESE:  Tribble Reese is a jack-of-all-trades and an up-and-comer in the entertainment industry. Born in Atlanta, raised in Alabama, schooled in South Carolina, and now making a name for himself where it all began, Tribble Reese is taking Atlanta, and the world, by storm. He is an actor, model, entertainer, host, former quarterback and most importantly, a great friend, brother, and son. He was voted “The Most Eligible Bachelor” for South Carolina in 2008 by Cosmopolitan and voted Jezebel Magazine’s “Most Beautiful” in 2010. Tribble currently bartends at a 40-year-old Atlanta staple, Five Paces Inn, where he knows just about everyone there by name. He is aspiring to become a full-time on-air personality, building on all of his experience to date. Tribble is best known as one of the handsome bachelors on Sweet Home Alabama, a reality television series on the Country Music Television network.