Meadowlands Media Relations
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The 45th
edition of the signature event at harness racing’s top venue is upon us as the
$700,000 (est.) Meadowlands Pace, an open event for 3-year-olds, gets underway
this Saturday (July 10) with a pair of $50,000 eliminations (see fields below).
The Pace Final, which is slated for
July 17, serves as the centerpiece for “The Greatest Night in Harness Racing”.
With COVID-19 protocols now in the rearview mirror (although unvaccinated
patrons must wear a mask), fans will undoubtedly pack the house, but for those
who cannot make it out to the track, there will be a live two-hour telecast on
Fox Sports 2, that not only will feature The Pace, but three other major stakes
as well.
The Big M’s TV team of Dave Brower
and Dave Little will be at the desk spearheading the broadcast with Jessica
Otten handling back paddock and training center interviews with some of the
primary contenders. The voice of The Meadowlands, track announcer Ken
Warkentin, will call his fifth Pace, while Gabe Prewitt, veteran race caller at
Pompano Park and Lexington’s Red Mile and director of racing at Caesars
Entertainment, will join the team and handle winner’s circle interviews.
“All of us at The Meadowlands are
excited to team up with the New York Racing Association’s TV division, so that
we can bring The Meadowlands Pace to an audience who might not otherwise see
the race,” said track Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason
Settlemoir. “We are very fortunate to be able to televise live harness stakes
events and hope the future sees more of these races being made available to a
country-wide audience.”
Post time on Meadowlands Pace Night
will be earlier than usual as the first race will get underway at 6 p.m. The
live presentation of The Meadowlands Pace kicks off on Fox Sports 2 at 8 p.m.
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR STAKES? Also on the menu on Meadowlands Pace
Final Night will be the $200,000* Mistletoe Shalee, $285,000* Stanley Dancer,
$250,000* Del Miller, $450,000* William Haughton Memorial, $175,000* Dorothy
Haughton, $400,000* Hambletonian Maturity and $40,000* Miss Versatility. (* –
estimated purse)
MEADOWLANDS PACE ELIMINATIONS DRAW: These are the fields for the two
Meadowlands Pace Eliminations that take place Saturday, July 10 at The
Meadowlands, with post position, horse (driver, trainer) and morning-line odds.
The first five in the official order of finish from each dash will return for
the $700,000 (est.) Meadowlands Pace Final, which will be contested on
Saturday, July 17.
FIRST ELIMINATION (RACE 6) – PURSE
$50,000
1. Chase H Hanover (Brian Sears, Scott
Cox), 12-1
2. Charlie May (Brett Miller, Steve
Carter), 3-1
3. One Eight Hundred (Tim Tetrick,
Nancy Takter), 9-5
4. Heart Of Chewbacca (George
Brennan, Ron Burke), 4-1
5. Rockyroad Hanover (Dexter Dunn,
Tony Alagna), 5-1
6. Exploit (Todd McCarthy, Tony Alagna),
8-1
7. Hellabalou (Andrew McCarthy, Eddie
Dennis), 15-1
SECOND ELIMINATION (RACE 8) – PURSE
$50,000
1. American Courage (Matt Kakaley,
Travis Alexander), 3-1
2. Abuckabett Hanover (Andrew
McCarthy, Tony Alagna), 4-1
3. Lawless Shadow (Mark MacDonald,
Ian Moore), 6-1
4. Red Right Hand (Todd McCarthy,
Nancy Takter), 15-1
5. Perfect Sting (David Miller, Joe
Holloway), 2-1
6. Simon Says Hanover (Scott Zeron,
Tony Alagna), 15-1
7. Southwind Gendry (Yannick Gingras,
Ron Burke), 7-2
DON’T FORGET ABOUT THIS WEEK: In addition to the two Pace
Eliminations on Saturday night, a pair of $250,000 Graduate Series (for
4-year-olds) Finals will also be on the card.
In the Graduate Trot, It’s Academic
will look to stay perfect in four series outings while Ruthless Hanover, who
has three wins in four series tries, tops a star-studded Graduate Pace which
includes Allywag Hanover, Captain Barbossa, Warrawee Vital and Cattlewash.
GET YA FREE PROGRAMS HERE! Free programs for every race of every
Meadowlands card are available to the public, and all one has to do to access
them is go to playmeadowlands.com.
FIND US ON TWITTER: You can always check in with the team
at The Meadowlands on Twitter.
For early changes, racing information
and staff selections, go to @themeadowlands or #playbigm.
On race nights, stay in touch with
the Big M’s Dave Brower (@eedoogie), Dave Little (@DaveLittleBigM), Ken
Warkentin (@kenvoiceover) and Jessica Otten (@JessicaOtten1).
LOW TAKEOUT, BIG PAYOUTS: Here are the six popular Meadowlands’
wagers that offer a low 15 percent takeout on a nightly basis:
· Race
1: 20-cent Pick-5
· Race
3: 20-cent Survivor Pick-7
· Race
6: 50-cent Pick-4
· Race
8: 20-cent Pick-6
· Race
10: 50-cent Pick-4
· Race
13: 10-cent Hi-5/Pentafecta
A $100,000 PROMISE: The best bet in all of harness
racing, The Big M’s 50-cent Pick-4, offers a $50,000 guaranteed pool both times
the wager is offered nightly. The Early P4 gets underway in the sixth race,
while the Late P4 kicks off in the 10th.
DOUBLE YOUR FUN ON PACE NIGHT: On Meadowlands Pace Final Night (July
17), the Pick-4 guarantees will add up to double what is normally offered and
total $200,000.
That night, the Early Pick-4 will
sport a $125,000 guarantee while the Late P4 have a $75,000 promise.
WHO DOES BROWER LIKE? For those who like to get a leg up on
the action, go to playmeadowlands.com to see track oddsmaker Brower’s selections and
analysis. Click on the “handicapping” tab and go to “race reviews”.
Brower’s input is generally available
48 hours before every card.
HUNGRY FOR BARBECUE? Then you are in luck! Head to The
Meadowlands on Saturday, July 10 when some of the best food trucks and
restaurants in the area will be offering an outstanding barbecue feast.
Food will be available from 5-11 p.m.
PLAY AT “THE BOOK”: The Phoenix Suns will look to take a
2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday (July 8) night in the NBA
Finals, and basketball fans can watch and wager on the action at one of the
leading sportsbooks in the country, the FanDuel Sportsbook at The Meadowlands.
The Suns are a 5-point favorite
(-105) who are -205 on the money line. For those who like prop betting, the
Suns’ Devin Booker (+155) is the favorite to be the high scorer in the game
while the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is the second choice (+240).
The sportsbook is open Sunday-Friday
from 10 a.m.-midnight and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 a.m. The cash counter is open
from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
