East Rutherford, NJ — Due to the heat advisory issued for this week, the Meadowlands Racetrack has modified its racing schedule.
Live racing is cancelled for Thursday, July 2, and the race date will be re-scheduled for Thursday, July 9.
Post time for Friday, July 3, will be pushed back to 7 p.m., when forecasted temperatures will drop below the 105 degree heat index, making it safe to race. A slate of 12 races will be carded for that night.
Saturday, July 4, will have a special early post time of 6 p.m. The live race card features two Graduate (G2) Finals, Meadowlands Pace (G1) eliminations (if needed), Perfect Sting (G3), Dave Brower Memorial (G3), Six Pack (G3) and the JL Cruze (G3).
Following the races, at approximately 10:35 pm, there will be a free fireworks show to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
For racing and simulcasting information, visit PlayMeadowlands.com.