by Jerry Connors, for the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission

Harrisburg PA — Horsemen are reminded to be aware of the draw schedule for Pennsylvania’s Sire Stakes Championships and Consolations and Stallion Series Championships, with $2,320,000 at stake over the extended Labor Day weekend.

The Meadows will host the 3-year-old Sire Stakes Championships ($200,000 each) and Consolations ($50,000 each, after a boost from the horsemen), making it a “Million Dollar Sire Stakes Day” on Saturday, September 4. This card will be drawn on Tuesday, August 31.

The Sire Stakes 2-year-olds will chase the same $1 million bounty at Harrah’s Chester the next day, Sunday, September 5. These races will be drawn on Wednesday, September 1.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs will host both sets of Stallion Series Championships, worth $40,000 each. The 3-year-olds will go Friday, September 3, and be drawn Tuesday, August 31, while the 2-year-olds will race on Tuesday, September 7, after a draw on Thursday, September 2.

Point standings to determine eligibility for the various races are available in the racing office at all tracks; from the state’s two pari-mutuel horsemen’s associations; from the website of the Standardbred Breeders Association of Pennsylvania; and by contacting the Harness Commission at gconnors@state.pa.us or 717.787.5539.