by Leon Zimmerman, for the New Jersey Sires Stakes

Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Sire Stakes 2007 pari-mutuel racing season is scheduled to begin May 18 at The Meadowlands, one week later than in 2006.

New Jersey-sired 3-year-old filly pacers will open the schedule with the first of three preliminary legs. NJ-sired 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings will begin their racing program the following night on May 19.

The NJSS schedule at The Meadowlands runs until July 19.

Sire Stakes racing resumes at Freehold Raceway with the Green Acres series starting on August 9 and ending October 11, and the pari-mutuel series on August 11 and closing October 27.

Copies of the complete NJSS schedule brochure is expected to be available in January.