Governor’s office states Meadowlands to reopen May 7
April 29, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spokesman Michael Drewniak.
“With significant progress being made toward Governor Christie’s goal of establishing a self-sustaining racing industry, the May racing calendar at the Meadowlands Racetrack will proceed as scheduled.
“New union agreements with concessions have been reached by Jeff Gural, but at this point it is clear that additional time is needed to complete work on the outstanding issues that remain.
“The live Standardbred meet will open on May 7 and simulcasting will continue and both will be held until the end of May. The parties will continue discussions next week in an effort to try and resolve the remaining issues.”
- Gural meets with Christie’s administration (Friday, April 29, 2011)
A meeting took place Friday morning between Jeff Gural and members of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration in regards to his ongoing negotiations to lease Meadowlands Racetrack.
- Meadowlands condition sheet now available (Friday, April 29, 2011)
Live harness racing will return to Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, May 7, with a card that features the eliminations for the Arthur J. Cutler Memorial and Graduate stakes, along with a new event for conditioned pacers.