by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — In March and April, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will offer eight early-and late-closing series, including four for 3-and 4-year-olds and four for sophomores only.

The events for 3-and 4-year-olds, which are limited to Pennsylvania-owned or sired horses, each will feature two preliminary legs plus a championship with an estimated $20,000 purse.

The series for 3-year-olds, restricted to Pennsylvania-sired horses, include two preliminary legs and a final worth an estimated $25,000.

Entry fee for each series is $300. The series are:

• The Donna Dunn Memorial Pace, 3-and 4-year-old filly and mare pacers, first leg March 6

• The Ken Weaver Memorial Trot, 3-and 4-year-old colt and gelding trotters, first leg March 7

• The Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot, 3-and 4-year-old filly and mare trotters, first leg March 8

• The Walter Russell Memorial Pace, 3-and 4-year-old colt and gelding pacers, first leg March 11

• The Medusa Pace, 3-year-old filly pacers, first leg April 3

• The Tamarind Trot, 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters, first leg April 4

• The Princess Pablano Trot, 3-year-old filly trotters, first leg April 5

• The Unlocked Pace, 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, first leg April 8

Nominations close Wednesday (Feb. 15) for the 3-and 4-year-old events, March 15 for the sophomore series.

For nomination forms or more information, contact The Meadows Race Office, 724.225.9897, or visit the track’s web site, meadowsgaming.com.