from harness publicists across North America

A severe storm in the Northeast has forced tracks to cancel their Friday harness racing programs. Below are the releases that have been sent by the respective tracks.

Live racing canceled at Meadowlands Racetrack

East Rutherford, NJ — Due to the winter storm and high winds, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment has canceled live racing for Friday (March 2).

The Meadowlands and Winners Bayonne OTW remain open for day and night simulcasting.

Live racing resumes Saturday (March 3) with a 6:35 p.m. first post.

The $30,202 Pick-5 carryover with a $125,000 guarantee will kick off Saturday with race three. Past performances for the Pick-5 (races three-seven), $50,000 Pick-4 (races eight-11) and the Race 13 Jackpot Super High 5 with a $120,134 carryover are available at http://playmeadowlands.com/content.aspx?id=3357.

— Meadowlands Media Relations

Yonkers’ Friday live card, evening simulcasting canceled

Yonkers, NY — The wind and the snow and the rain has forced Yonkers Raceway to cancel Friday night’s (March 2) live racing program.

Evening simulcasting has also been scrapped, though afternoon simulcasting is available until approximately 6 p.m. It’s the Raceway’s first full-card cancelation of the season.

Live racing is scheduled to resume Saturday night (March 3) with a first post of 6:50 p.m.

— Frank Drucker

Friday racing canceled at Freehold

Freehold, NJ — Freehold Raceway has canceled live racing for Friday (March 2) due to extreme weather conditions.

— Freehold Raceway

Friday racing canceled at Saratoga

Saratoga Springs, NY — Due to a severe winter storm, live racing at Saratoga Casino Hotel for Friday (March 2) has been canceled.

— Saratoga Casino Hotel