Meadowlands: Pace draws 13 horses; one elimination on Saturday

Thirteen 3-year-old pacers entered the Meadowlands Pace, making one elimination necessary on Saturday, July 4th.

With 13 entries, byes were offered to the horses with the highest career earnings. Brandon Blvd, Bookie J, and Ubrute declined the byes, while AL Papi, Melillo, and Lindy Dragonwater accepted byes into the Final schedule for Saturday, July 11.

There will be a full field of ten in Saturday’s lone Pace elimination (listed alphabetically):
•    Always B Charlie
•    Azrael Blue Chip
•    Bookie J
•    Brandon Blvd
•    Gentleman’s Club
•    Obliterate
•    Sweet Lovin Lou
•    Talbot Andretti
•    Toby Ornot Toby
•    Ubrute

In addition to the Pace elimination, Saturday’s race card is loaded with stakes action:
•    Graduate Final Pace  - 13 entered
•    Graduate Final Trot – 11 entered
•    Dave Brower Memorial – 13 entered
•    Perfect Sting – 10 entered
•    JL Cruze – 7 entered
•    Six Pack – 10 entered
•    Reynolds (4 divisions)

Entries will be posted as soon as the draw is completed.

Saturday, July 4th, has a special early post time of 6 pm. FS1 will broadcast the racing action beginning at 8 pm. Following the races, a free fireworks display will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.

For all racing, dining, and event information, visit playmeadowlands.com.

-edited release (Meadowlands)