Off to the Races
Southward Memphis, driven by Aaron Johnston, races in the Butler Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Wednesday at the Big Butler Fair in Franklin Township. The race was part of the pre-opening of the fair. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Southward Memphis, driven by Aaron Johnston, races in the Butler Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at The Big Butler Fair, Prospect, Butler County. The race was part of the pre-opening ceremony on Wednesday. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Driver Lester Mullet, in white, and Rodrick Parthemer, 8, center, both of Mercer County, watch the Butler Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Wednesday at the pre-opening of the Big Butler Fair. Mullet drove Crazy Super Sport in race 5. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Horse trainer turned retiree, Fred Uber, of Mercer County, and his wife, Judy Uber, watch the Butler Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at the pre-opening of the Big Butler Fair. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle