Live simulcasting of the Prix d’Amerique will be available via RTN on channel 9740 on the Dish Network, with the estimated post time 9:20 am (EST). Also, the Meadowlands will open at 9 a.m. and simulcast the race, with free programs and wagering. Wagering will also be available through New Jersey Account Wagering at 4njbets.com.
The complete field, breeding lines and other information about the race is available in the latest edition of HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, which is free when you sign up via the link at the top of this page. Or go to MeadowlandsRacetrack.com for program pages and additional information: http://www.meadowlandsracetrack.com/event_detail.aspx?id=4898
Delayed broadcasts can be seen via computer streaming, and additional information about the Hippodrome de Vincennes track—and the drivers—can be found on the special 2011 Prix d’Amerique website, http://www.prix-amerique.com/en/infosPratiques/vincennes.html. Click on the tab for “actors” and you can read about the French drivers who will be competing.
The favorites in the race are Maharajah of Sweden and Ready Cash of France. The field also includes the race’s defending champion, Oyonnax.
Also, to read the list of past Prix d’Amerique winners, go to this web address: http://www.prix-amerique.com/en/laCourse/historique.html. Among the videos is the last U.S. champion, the great mare Moni Maker, who captured the race in 1999.
2011 Prix d’Amerique 2,700 meters (1 5/8 miles); 1 million euros (approximately $1.375 million) Race 3; estimated post time 9:15 a.m. U.S. Eastern time Horse--Driver 1. SEVERINO--Ch. Bigeon 2. NEW DES LANDES--S. Hardy 3. PRIVATE LOVE--M. Abrivard 4. ROC MESLOIS--P. Belloche 5. OASIS GEDE--J.M. Bazire 6. PARIS HAUFOR--D. Bonne 7. NUIT TORRIDE--B. Piton 8. QUARLA--P. Vercruysse 9. PERLANDO--J. Verbeeck 10. QUAKER JET--J. E. Dubois 11. ORLANDO SPORT--S. Baude 12. LANA DEL RIO--S. Mollo 13. MAHARAJAH--O. Kihlstrom 14. PREMIERE STEED--E. Bellei 15. READY CASH--F. Nivard 16. OYONNAX--S. Ernault 17. NOUBA DU SAPTEL--Y. Dreux 18. OLGA DU BIWETZ--E. Raffin
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