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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Racing Returns to the Meadowlands this Weekend



 The Monmouth at Meadowlands thoroughbred meet kicks off the first of seven all-turf race cards this Friday, October 4, with 62 horses entered across the six-race program. 

The turf meet runs Fridays & Saturdays (Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 25 and 26) with a 12:30pm first post.  Starting Friday, Oct 11 the Meadowlands Racetrack will host racing double headers each Friday and Saturday when the fall harness meet opens with a 7:15pm post time.

A full slate of activities and dining options will be available throughout the Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, with racing fans having a chance to win cash and other prizes each race day.  In addition, guests can also “Rock Out for The Cure” on Saturday, October 5 with Enough Said on Victory Terrace.  Tickets are $20 at the door with $10 donated to Susan G Komen in support of breast cancer awareness month.  More information can be found at http://playmeadowlands.com/event_detail.aspx?id=16486

The Lounge will be open for the all-grass meet with a full bar and lunch menu along with Victory Sports Bar.  Trotters will be open for horsemen to sit and watch the afternoon races (no food service).  

There’s free parking, free admission and free seating, both inside and out at the Meadowlands.  Live turf programs will be $2, simulcast books $4.