Make plans to be at Emerald Downs Sunday for the 89th running of the Longacres Mile! This year’s race features the past two winners – Five Star General (2023) and Slew’s Tiz Whiz (2022) among the full gate of 12 middle distance specialists. The Mile goes as race nine at approximately 6 pm. The Mile is the final leg in an all-stakes Pick-4 wager. John Lindley of Parker’s joins Joe and Vince to go over Mile field. The 2024 class of the Washington Thoroughbred Hall of Fame has their induction ceremony on Saturday at 1 pm. Be here to witness stories on local history. Racing starts afterward at 2:10. Saturday morning is the final “Breakfast At the Wire” show of the season, free to attend between 8-10 am. And, Mile morning it’s the “Railbird Rally” in the park area beginning at 11 am. There’s $1 hot dogs and several $5 beverage specials at the Rally. See you Mile week at Emerald Downs!