by John Pawlak, the U.S. Trotting Association

East Rutherford, NJ – It’s a hot, humid afternoon at the Meadowlands, and as of noon there are no changes in the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks.

If there are, we’ll let you know — in some case before the 30,000 fans know about it.

The USTA has a complete team on hand here to help you enjoy the Trotting classic, to which we’ve dedicated an entire Web site. Ellen Harvey and I will be writing stories, for not only the Hambletonian and Oaks, but for all the stakes on today’s card; Ken Weingartner will be bringing you exclusive audio interviews; and Mark Hall will be delivering outstanding photos, which will be seen nowhere else.

Plus racing experts Tim Bojarksi, Jerry Connors, and Keith Gisser will be blogging, live, between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., offering their insights into the major races on today’s card — especially the world’s most important and prestigious trotting race.

Make sure you log on to our Hambletonian Web site and stay with us all afternoon; you won’t find any better coverage — anywhere.