East Rutherford, NJ - The
Meadowlands rebounds from the disappointment of Friday's weather-induced
cancellation of live racing with a 13 race card tonight.
The Pick
5 carry over of $30,000 complete with the guaranteed pool of $125,000 will
be offered on Saturday's races 3-7.
The racing feature is the seventh
race $20,000 Preferred where the winter meet's top pacer thus far, Western Joe,
takes on six rivals led by Dr J Hanover who is making his seasonal bow.
Western Joe has taken the class
twice consecutively and won 4 of his 5 2018 starts for the owner/trainer combo
of Anthony Ruggeri and Chris Choate. Pat Berry has been the pilot for the past
pair, including last week's score in a snappy 1:50 flat.
Dr J Hanover had a solid 4-year-old
campaign highlighted by his all time Canadian record of 1:46.4. He's had pair
of good qualifiers in anticipation of this start and a season filled with
stakes engagements. Tony Alagna trains Dr J for Brad Grant, Robert LeBlanc,
Steve Wienick and Irv Samelman and Brett Miller is listed to drive.
Another World Harness Handicapping Contest qualifier will be
offered on Saturday with four to advance to the April 28 final.
Post time is 6:35 pm.
