HD signal and no post drag in play for 2022 meet at The Meadows

When Hollywood Casino at The Meadows kicks off its 2022 live season on Wednesday, Jan. 5, it will introduce a number of changes including an improved signal and elimination of post-time “lag”.

Starting Wednesday, The Meadows will send its simulcast signal to all outlets in high definition (HD).

The track previously switched to HD for in-house patrons and the update will allow racing fans at all locations around the country, including those viewing at home, to see the signal in high definition. Race Track Network (RTN), part of the Roberts Communication Network, will be the main provider of the signal to all outlets.

Post-time lag is a common practice in harness racing and it long has been a source of frustration for players, who never knew for sure when a race would get off. Starting Wednesday, The Meadows will eliminate that frustration.

As soon as the post time clock changes from “1” to “0,” the starting gate will begin to move from its position on the backstretch near the paddock. It then will roll continuously down the backstretch and through the turn, picking up the horses in the usual spot in front of the tote board and releasing them on the backstretch.