On Saturday, August 2, the Meadowlands Racetrack showcases the 100th Hambletonian, presented by FanDuel ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- JULY 28, 2025 -- On Saturday, August 2, the Meadowlands Racetrack showcases the 100th Hambletonian, presented by FanDuel.
Home to “harness racing’s greatest day” since 1981, the Meadowlands hosts a day of fun for the entire family, including epic races, activities and games, meet-n-greets, hat contest, food trucks, music, and giveaways.
The Grandstand doors open at 10:00 a.m. with a $5 admission fee. The giveaways begin immediately, including a Hambletonian 100 baseball cap for adults and an Atlanta Breyer for children with paid admission. $5 admission can be purchased in advance at https://meadowlandsracetrack.ticketleap.com/100th-hambletonian/
The first race post-time is 12 pm. The 100th Hambletonian, America’s Trotting Classic, is the richest trotting race in the world for three-year-olds, with a purse of $1 million. The companion filly event, the Hambletonian Oaks, is worth $500,000. There will be 16 races on Hambo Day, totaling over $3 million in stakes purses.
The Backyard will be filled with inflatables, a mechanical shark, carnival games, music by DJ ALX, and face painters. Racing fans can grab a Hambo flag, snag driver selfies, giveaways, and trainer autographs at the HarnessRacing.com tent.
The one and only Muscle Hill, the 2009 Hambletonian champion, will be on hand in the Backyard from 10 am to 2 pm. Come out and meet this harness racing great and enter the “losing ticket drawing” for a chance to win a Muscle Hill hoof print autograph or poster.
Fans can grab some food from some delicious food trucks including Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ices and Ice Cream, Love JoJo’s Cookies, Cat Like Reflexes, Carnival Concessions, Latin Bites, Eat My Balls, Star Of The Sea Seafood, Bitch’n Bacon, The Mozzarella God, Angry Archies, Kimchi Smoke BBQ, Lots of Meat BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, Wild Bill’s Soda, Uncle Eddie’s Touch of Sauce & DAW Concessions.
Fans can pick up a commemorative Hambletonian 100 cup at the track’s bars and concessions stands filled with the beverage of their choice, including the day’s signature cocktail – Shanky’s Pineapple Whip. This Hambletonian signature cocktail is made with grenadine, pineapple juice, and Shanky’s Whip Smooth Black Irish Whiskey.
Ghost Hawk Brewing’s Trotter’s Gold has returned for 2025 as the official Hambletonian 100 beer. This refreshing golden ale is the perfect thirst quencher for racing fans. The can’s label also features the Hambletonian trophy and the 99 past winners of this historic race.
Bring your most creative hat for the chance to win the Hambletonian Hat Contest. First place wins $500, second place $250, third place $100, fourth place $50, and the most elegant hat wins $100. TV personality Carson Kressley will once again be judging this year’s contest.
Kressley will also lead the post-parade ceremony for the Hambletonian Oaks and present the trophies for both the Oaks and the Hambletonian Finals.
Fashion influencer Caitlyn Warakomski will be onsite to judge the best festive summer fits. There is over $2,500 in cash prizes – so fans are encouraged to dress their best to impress!
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