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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

New Events To Consider at The Meadowland

A few new races have been added for this season at The Meadowlands.

The Meadowlands Maturity is an opportunity for the four year olds to race for a purse estimated at $100,000 ($75,000A). The is no condition on the race, it is open to all aged four years and the top ten lifetime money winners entered will be accepted into the race. No payment is necessary to be eligible other than the declaration fee of $2,500. The trotting race is set for Saturday, May 4 with the pacers to go on May 18.

The Hudson River Pacing Series is open to both four and five year olds that have not won 4 races or $150,000 lifetime with all state bred earnings being excluded. This one travels between The Meadowlands, Mohegan Sun at Pocono and Tioga Downs for $18,000 legs and the top earners will convene at The Big M for the $75,000e ($35,000A) final on May 11. A nomination fee of $1,000 is due by March 15 to gain eligibilty to this series.

Finally, the All Sires for three year olds that started in any sires stakes program in 2012 and did not win $100,000. The All Sires offers two $15,000 legs and a $60,000e ($25,000A) final all raced at The Meadowlands starting April 6. Nomination is at a cost of $750 and also due March 15.

Further information and a nomination form to the Hudson River and All Sires may be found at this link. No action is necessary regarding the Meadowlands Maturity races until entry time.