A new face
will be seen on the award-winning Meadowlands Racetrack television broadcast on
Friday, November 2.
Michigan native
Jessica Otten will join the Meadowlands as promotions/contest host and paddock
interviewer. Otten was born into the harness business and has assisted
her father, Peter Otten, run his stable.
In 2016 she
joined Post Time with Mike and Mike for their first live remote at the
Meadowlands for
Breeders Crown weekend. Over the last two years, Otten
has become a valued member of the Mike & Mike team, co-hosting live remotes
and interviewing some of the industry’s biggest stars.
“As someone who
was born and raised in the business, I am extremely excited for the opportunity
to be working at the Meadowlands, said Otten. “This is something I love doing
and I look forward to pursuing my career here.”
Otten will also
assist with the track’s social media platforms with a special focus on Snap
Chat and race-night Twitter.
“Ms Otten will bring
a fresh perspective to the Meadowlands broadcast,” said Meadowlands COO/GM
Jason M. Settlemoir. “Jessica has grown up in the business and knows harness
racing inside and out. She will also infuse our contests and promotions
with some additional excitement.”
