Meadowlands: Pace elims take place on Fan Appreciation Night

It’s fitting that Saturday (July 6) is Fan Appreciation Night at The Meadowlands, because the track will have a special 11-race program on an evening when the patron is King.

And for those who can’t make it out to the mile oval, they can watch all of the action – and more – on FOX Sports 2 (FS2), beginning at 8 p.m.

Not only will there be a pair of $50,000 eliminations for the track’s signature event, the $650,000 Meadowlands Pace, but the card will also feature two $230,000 Graduate Series finals, one on the pace and the other on the trot.

The program will be three races shorter than usual so that The Big M can give back to its faithful fans in the form of a spectacular fireworks show that will begin at 11 p.m.

In addition, Fan Appreciation Night will feature discount concessions for those who come out on what is forecast to be a steamy summer evening.

The Cafe, Rooftop Terrace and Backyard will offer hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and soda (limit five of each item per transaction) for $1. Available for $2 will be Bud and Bud Light drafts (for those 21 years of age and older).

The discount prices are available from 6-11 p.m.

“We are so pleased to be able to offer all that we offer on Fan Appreciation Night,” said Big M Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir. “The Meadowlands Pace shapes up as one of the more competitive we’ve had in years. Both Graduates look wide open as well, and after enjoying some discount concessions all night long, everybody can then enjoy a spectacular fireworks show and not have to worry about getting home too late.”

INCREASING VISIBILITY: This Saturday will mark the first of two back-to-back weeks that FOX Sports will present live broadcasts of championship harness racing. A total of 12 races will be telecast from The Big M and Ohio’s Scioto Downs as part of another edition of America’s Day at the Races.

The three-hour show kicks off Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX Sports 2 (FS2) and during the evening, the best that Standardbred racing has to offer will be on display.

PACE ELIM FIELDS: Below are the field for the Meadowlands Pace eliminations.

THE $650,000 MEADOWLANDS PACE:

ELIMINATION ONE (Race 7) – PURSE $50,000

PP – HORSE – DRIVER – TRAINER – ODDS

1 – Mirage Hanover – Tim Tetrick – Jake Leamon – 7-2

2 – Gem Quality – Dexter Dunn – Chris Ryder – 6-1

3 – Legendary Hanover – James MacDonald – Anthony Beaton – 3-1

4 – Captain’s Quarters – Jody Jamieson – Herbert Holland – 5-2

5 – Number Cruncher – Scott Zeron – Erv Miller – 12-1

6 – Ivy Park – Yannick Gingras – Nancy Takter – 15-1

7 – Better Is Nice – Andrew McCarthy – Tony Alagna – 8-1

8 – Miki Ray – Louis Roy – Andrew Harris – 20-1

9 – Remember The Alamo – Todd McCarthy – Tony Alagna – 10-1

ELIMINATION TWO (Race 8) – PURSE $50,000

PP – HORSE – DRIVER – TRAINER – ODDS

1 – Nuclear – Andy Miller – Joe Holloway – 10-1

2 – McCrunch – Yannick Gingras – Nancy Takter – 8-1

3 – Its Saturday Night – Andrew McCarthy – Nifty Norman – 12-1

4 – Captain Albano – Todd McCarthy – Noel Daley – 7-2

5 – Nijinsky – Louis Roy – Anthony Beaton – 5-2

6 – Funtime Bayama – Dexter Dunn – Andrew Harris – 3-1

7 – Huntingforchrome – Matt Kakaley – Travis Alexander – 15-1

8 – Captain Luke – Scott Zeron – Tony Alagna – 6-1

-edited release (Meadowlands)