Big M to increase Open purses by starters

East Rutherford, NJ – As the harness racing stakes season gets underway, The Meadowlands will endeavor to provide starts for those horses prepping for both Grand Circuit and Regional programs.

The Arthur Cutler Memorial Trot kicks off the Grand Circuit season for the Championship Meet and Director of Racing Scott Warren has instituted a raise of the purse on open paces for both horses and mares with the minimum purse of $31,500 for a field of six that will increase by $5,000 with each added entry.

Also, on the upcoming condition sheet (which goes up on y) will be $25,0Saturda00 opens for 3-year-olds.

Be reminded that The Meadowlands pays all overnight starters a minimum of 3% to help to cover the cost of racing.