from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — The first stakes series of the year at the Meadowlands close for nominations on Dec. 15.

The marquee event for free for all pacers, the Presidential, has an estimated final purse of $110,000. The Clyde Hirt Stake for 4-year-old conditioned pacers (non-winners of three pari-mutuel races or $75,000 lifetime) has a $73,000 (est.) final purse.

The Super Bowl Final for 4-year-old trotters, (non-winners of two pari-mutuel races or $30,000 lifetime) is estimated at $58,500.

All three race finals will be held on Saturday (Jan. 26). Nomination forms for these series as well as others that close in January and February are available at www.MeadowlandsRacetrack.com.

The holiday draw schedule for opening weekend, Dec. 28 and 29, along with Jan. 3, 4, and 5 is also available at www.MeadowlandsRacetrack.com.

Qualifying races will be offered on Thursday (Dec. 20) at 10 a.m. Entries for Dec. 20 qualifiers are due by 9 a.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 19).