On Saturday, June 18, camels and ostriches will thunder down the stretch at the Meadowlands Racetrack the fifth annual ‘Cameltonian & Ostrich Derby.’

The races will take place during the live harness racing program. The ostriches will compete after Race 3 (approximate post time 8:20 p.m.) and the camels will compete after Race 8 (10:30 p.m.).

The Meadowlands’ Saturday program of live harness racing will kick off with a 7:15 p.m. first-race post time.

(With files from the Meadowlands)