Afterwards she will greet harness racing fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures, according to Gary Piontkowski, chief operating officer.

John DeFiore will be on hand to introduce Ayla to the crowd.

DeFiore opens the Plainrdige telecasts with the singing of America's anthem.

Alya's appearance comes on the heels of the today's 110th running of the Boston Marathon and the traditional Red Sox 11:05 morning start against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park.

Posttime for today's hoiday card at Plainridge is 4 p.m.

BY JACK GINNETTI