by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in March and April 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 three 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 Walter Russell Memorial Pace, 3- and 4-year-old colt, horse and gelding pacers, first leg March 5
• The Donna Dunn Memorial Pace, 3- and 4-year-old filly and mare pacers, first leg Feb. 29
• The Ken Weaver Memorial Trot, 3- and 4-year-old colt, horse and gelding trotters, first leg March 1
• The Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot, 3- and 4-year-old filly and mare trotters, first leg March 2
• The Atta Boy Dan Pace, 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, first leg April 9
• The Do Me Honor Pace, 3-year-old filly pacers, first leg April 4
• The Whata Donato Trot, 3-year-old filly trotters, first leg April 6
• The Classicality Trot, 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters, first leg April 5

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

For nomination forms, click here. For more information, contact The Meadows Race Office, 724.225.9897, or visit the track’s website, www.meadowsgaming.com.