EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (July 12, 2017) – While the harness racing action on the track Saturday night at the Meadowlands will be hot, with nearly $3 million in purses headlined by the $738,550 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace, there will be plenty of action off the track as well.

Live racing begins at the earlier post time of 6:30 p.m.

A large and varied silent auction will take place on the main grandstand level of the Meadowlands from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Some of the items up for auction include sports memorabilia from legends such as Muhammad Ali, Derek Jeter, and Jack Nicklaus, as well as vacation packages and unique sports experiences.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation. SRF is a 28-year-old non-profit providing new careers through re-training and adoption for trotters and pacers no longer successful on the track for pleasure and competitive riding, as police mounts, for therapeutic riding programs, and more.

Beginning at 6:00pm, fans will receive a Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace beach towel while supplies last. A TapSnap Photo Booth will be set up in the Clubhouse Lobby for fans to take commemorative photos and share on social media using the event's official hashtag, #Pace17.

The Meadowlands Backyard area will feature rides and attractions including a mechanical shark and obstacle course from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Live music by rock band Spectrum will take place on the Backyard stage.

Fans can also register to win one of six $500 win wagers to be placed on one of the designated contest races. Entry forms will be available at the Players Club desk.

"As usual, Pace Night provides some of the very best racing our sport has to offer," said Meadowlands GM/COO Jason Settlemoir. "We also think we are offering our fans some exciting entertainment and promotions to give them even more reason to get a front-row seat to the event. I can't wait for Saturday night to get here."

For more information, visit www.meadowlandspace.com or www.playmeadowlands.com.

CRAWFORD FARMS MEADOWLANDS PACE NIGHT AT A GLANCE

Simulcasting Begins: 11 am / Night-time Gates open: 5:00 p.m. / First race: 6:30 p.m.

¨       $738,550 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace: post time: 9:34 p.m. – Race 9

¨       Racing information:  www.PlayMeadowlands.com

¨       TVG Network – full race card coverage

¨       SNY – live coverage 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Wagering

¨       Two guaranteed Pick 4 pools – Races 5-8 ($40,000), Races 9-12 ($75,000)

¨       $30,000 guaranteed Pick 5 pool – Races 3-7

Race Card

¨       $125,250 Division of the Del Miller Memorial – Race 1

¨       $30,000 Miss Versatility – Race 2

¨       $159,000 Division of the Stanley Dancer Memorial – Race 3

¨       $125,250 Division of the Del Miller Memorial – Race 4

¨       $165,700 Mistletoe Shalee – Race 5

¨       $30,000 Miss Versatility – Race 6

¨       $458,750 Hambletonian Maturity – Race 8

¨       $738,550 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace – Race 9

¨       $427,400 William R Haughton Memorial – Race 10

¨       $201,000 Golden Girls – Race 11

¨       $161,500 Division of the Stanley Dancer Memorial – Race 12

Entertainment

¨       Beach Towel Giveaway beginning at 6 pm, while supplies last

¨       Live music by The Mighty Spectrum Band beginning at 6 pm

¨       Obstacle course, giant slide, bounce house, mechanical shark

¨       TapSnap Photo Booth in Clubhouse Lobby 5:30-8:30 p.m.

¨       Silent Sports Auction on the Grandstand Level 5:30 – 10 p.m.

¨       DJ on Victory Terrace

¨       $500 Win Wager Challenge: 6 lucky fans are selected to place a $500 win wager on the Meadowlands Pace, Hambletonian Maturity and William Haughton

¨       Horse Play Car Giveaway (after race 6) – Fans try to throw a rubber horse into the Toyota target card for a shot at winning a $100 betting voucher and the chance to come back and win the 2017 Yaris iA on August 4

Pace Night Attendance & Handle

¨       2016 attendance:  10,002                        2016 total handle:  $4,205,981

¨       2016 live handle:  $510,275

Stakes Record

¨       1:46.4        He’s Watching                7/13/2014

Three-Year-Old Meadowlands Track Records

¨      Colt            1:46.4              He’s Watching (7/13/2014)

¨       Gelding      1:47.4              One More Laugh (7/17/10)

Media Requests

¨       Media credential requests should be sent to Justin Horowitz at Jhorowitz@playmeadowlands.com

Justin Horowitz