The condition sheet is out for next week at The Meadowlands.
While it is Hambletonian weekend and there are a number of stakes, the hope is to have 12 races on Friday (August 4) and 16 on Saturday (August 5) so there will be plenty of opportunity to race overnight horses.
There are two-year-old non-winners of two pari-mutuel overnight races for all divisions to go on Friday and a $25,000 Open trot and pace written for Saturday. With the top older horses racing in the stakes, these races should provide a good spot for the Open types to show their stuff on the big day.
Hambletonian Day is a showcase for the sport on its greatest stage. The races will be simulcast internationally as well as televised on CBS Sports network from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Questions should be directed to the Racing Office at (201) 842-5130.
(Meadowlands)