STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Phone: 732-462-2357

Fax: 732-409-0741

STANDARDBRED BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

Representing the drivers, trainers, caretakers, breeders and owners of New Jersey

64 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726 

Phone: 732-462-2357 | Fax: 732-409-0741

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$1,000 MEADOWLANDS HANDICAPPING CONTEST THIS SATURDAY

Meadowlands Racetrack • May 20, 2026

This Saturday, May 23, is the fifth Meadowlands Racetrack handicapping contest of the year ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- May 20, 2026 -- This Saturday, May 23, is the fifth Meadowlands Racetrack handicapping contest of the year.


The top two finishers in the contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.

The $1,000 prize pool will be split among the top four finishers.


Remaining 2026 Contest Schedule:

·          Saturday, May 23 

·          Friday, June 12 

·          Friday, July 24

·          Saturday, August 22

·          Saturday, September 5   

·          Friday, October 23 

·          Saturday, November 14

·         Invite Only $10,000 Contest - Saturday, December 12


The contest format:

·         Contestants must bet a minimum of 5 Meadowlands races.

·         No minimum and no maximum bet per race.

·         Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6,


Daily Double, Superfecta, and Pick X wagers.

·         Contestants keep all pari-mutuel winnings

·         Unlimited entries are allowed per person.


There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000, funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack.


On Saturday, players must register/check in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:35 p.m. A $100 betting card must be purchased to participate, as this is a live money/wagering contest. 


Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/


Must be 18+ to wager on racing. Gambling problem, dial 1-800-Gambler.

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