by Paul Ramlow, USTA Internet News Manager

Columbus, OH — The much anticipated North American debut of Auckland Reactor will take place on Thursday, April 29, in a qualifying race at Meadowlands Racetrack.

New Zealand’s Horse of the Year in 2009 and the winner of nearly NZ$1.5 million with 25 career victories, will start from post positon eight in the 11th race with Brian Sears in the sulky for trainer Kelvin Harrison.

Harness Racing Communications’ Ken Weingartner will be at the Meadowlands and will file a report for the USTA website.