by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino announced today that it will take a break from live racing from Oct. 12 to Oct. 29.

The break will enable The Meadows to prepare for winter racing.

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission has approved the schedule modification.

The last program before the break is set for Saturday (Oct. 10), when the track hosts the Pennsylvania Fairs Championships.

Opening weekend of the fall-winter meeting includes a live card Friday (Oct. 30), first post 12:55 p.m., and an added live program Saturday (Oct. 31) to complement The Meadows’ simulcast of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Cup. Live racing on Breeders’ Cup day begins at 11:25 a.m.

The track and its Harmar off-track facility will remain open for simulcast viewing and wagering throughout the hiatus.