East Rutherford, NJ -
The nominations are in for the 2018 Meadowlands Grand Circuit Stakes and the
February payment totals are up by 9% over the 2017 numbers.
The major pacing stakes, WR
Haughton and Sam McKee Memorials swelled by nearly 30% with 33 horses making
the nomination payment for both. The Stanley Dancer for sophomore colt trotters
and Mistletoe Shalee also increased by a third.
All of the freshman stakes saw
solid increases in totals for the new season.
"It's an encouraging sign
to see the owners and trainers show support for Meadowlands stakes," said
Meadowlands President & CEO Jeff Gural. "Out Of Competition Testing
will be expanded this year as part of our efforts to provide a level playing
field at The Meadowlands."
Also of note, all three Spring
Late Closers for older horses, the Whata Baron, Burning Point and Shiaway St
Pat have filled and will begin the first week of April.
Complete lists on the nominees are now available
on the Meadowlands
website.
Questions should be
directed to Peter Koch in the Racing Office at (201) 842-5130.
