Meadows gearing up for Adios Week

With table games now open, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is gearing up for one of its busiest and most exciting events of the year, Adios Week. The annual extravaganza of top harness racing and entertainment will kick off Saturday, July 24, with eliminations for the $700,000 Delvin Miller Adios and conclude the following Saturday with the 44th Pace for the Orchids.

 

During the festive week, the track will offer a compelling variety of fan giveaways, food and beverage specials, and kids' activities to complement a full schedule of Grand Circuit racing. For the first time in the history of the event, two radio stations, ESPN and WJPA, will provide live coverage of the Adios final.

 

"Now that The Meadows has added table games, we're planning one of the most exciting Adios Weeks ever," said Mike Jeannot, president of Meadows Racing. "With the best young Standardbreds competing for rich purses and a full slate of events, our celebration will include something for everyone."

 

Racing action will be particularly attractive on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31. Highlights of Friday's card are the $100,000 Catherine Baker Knoll for 2-year-old pacing fillies, the $75,000 James Mandarino for sophomore colt and gelding trotters, and the $75,000 Ned McCarr for 3-year-old filly trotters.

 

In addition to the final of the Adios, the July 31 card will offer the $200,000 Quinton Patterson Adioo Volo for 3-year-old pacing fillies and the $100,000 Gov. David L. Lawrence for freshman colt and gelding pacers.

 

Adios Week features three evening cards,July 28, 29, 30, with first post at 6:55 pm. All other Adios Week cards begin at 12:55 pm. (The Meadows)