More than 130
veterans to attend races on Saturday, December 6
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (December 5, 2014) – Meadowlands
Racing & Entertainment will host more than 130 military veterans for a
special night at the races on Saturday, December 6. The event is being
organized in conjunction with Horse Ability, a Long Island-based organization
that offers a wide range of horse-related programs to children and adults with
special needs, including special opportunities specifically for veterans.
The Saturday night event will begin with a private screening
of the powerful documentary by Academy Award nominee Robin Fryday and Peter
Rosenbaum, “Riding My Way Back.”
The veterans will then be treated to a buffet dinner sponsored by the Meadowlands Racetrack and
Chairman Jeff Gural. Retired United States Marine Corps Seargeant Walker Potts
will appear on the Meadowlands pregame show at 6:45 p.m. He will also be one of
two veterans to help lead a post parade with horseman Robbie Siegelman, a
Meadowlands trainer and major supporter of Horse Ability.
Several veteran-related groups will also be involved in
winner’s circle presentations during the night.
Live harness racing takes place Friday and Saturday nights
beginning at 7:15 p.m. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment offers free
admission and general parking.
