More than $312,000 in purses for Spring Series

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 11, 2021 — Spring series for harness racing 3 and 4-year-olds, a popular fixture at The Meadows that fell victim to COVID-19 restrictions last year, have returned.

Beginning in early March, the track will offer eight series — four for 3- and 4-year-olds, four for 3-year-olds — that feature two preliminary legs and a championship, with total purses projected to exceed $312,000.

Pennsylvania owned or sired horses are eligible.

Nomination fee for each series is $250, due Feb. 15 (3-and-4-year-old events) or March 15 (3-year-old events).

The line-up includes:

·      Wilbur Zendt Memorial Pace: 3- and 4-year-old colt and gelding pacers, first leg March 5;

·      Donna Dunn Memorial Pace: 3- and 4-year-old filly and mare pacers, first leg March 3;

·      Dale McConnell Memorial Trot: 3- and 4-year-old colt and gelding trotters, first leg March 4;

·      Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot: 3- and 4-year-old filly and mare trotters, first leg March 4;

·      Tom Kirwan Memorial Pace: 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, first leg April 2;

·      Ruby Cook Memorial Pace: 3-year-old filly pacers, first leg March 31;

·      Margaret Provost Memorial Trot: 3-year-old filly trotters, first leg April 1;

·      Terry Altmeyer Memorial Trot: 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters, first leg March 31.

To nominate or for more information, including specific eligibility conditions, contact The Meadows Race Office, 724.225.9897.

By Evan Pattak for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association