Saturday, August 02, 2025
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Ken Warkentin’s Final Road to the 2025 Hambletonian Presented by...
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In 2025 we celebrate the 100th edition of harness racing’s greatest day, featuring the Hambletonian Final and Hambletonian Oaks Final
Date & Time
Saturday, August 2
Doors Open 10 a.m.
First Post 12 Noon
Admission $5
Admission includes giveway item: special 100th edition baseball cap for adults and toy Atlanta Breyer horse for kids.
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Dress Code
We encourage everyone to wear their finest fits (best summer attire) – especially in our dining areas (Trotters, Pink, Skybox Suites, the Lounge & Victory Terrace).
Fun & Festivities
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| Special Guest & Hambletonian Ambassador TV personality Carson Kressley joins us again to present the Hambletonian Trophy, lead the post parade, judge the Hat Contest, greet fans and more! |
$1,000 Hat Contest Judged by special guest Carson Kressley. Sign up between 10 am – 1:30pm in the Clubhouse Lobby. First Prize $500 / 2nd Place $250 / 3rd Place $100 4th Place $50 / Fanciest $100 |
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| Live Music from DJ Alx |
Swag & Autographs FanZone Tent will have free swag giveaways all day plus a Driver/Trainer Autograph Session 10:30 am – 12 noon. |
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| $2,500 Best Dressed Contest Influencer Caitlyn Warakomski joins us to judge the best festive summer fits for cash prizes! |
Carnival Games & More Inflatables, games, axe throwing, rock wall, permanent jewelry from Lavish Everlasting, and more throughout the Backyard. |
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Food Trucks
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Signature Cocktail Hambo 100 signature drink brought to you by Shanky’s Whip!Shanky’s Whip Pineapple Trotter will be available at locations throughout the building (21+). Commemorative glass features names of past Hambletonian Champions; plastic stadium cups feature photos of past Hambletonian Champions. Stadium cups are also available with other beer, wine, and soft drinks (+$2 to cost of drink) |
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| Trotters Gold Collaborative Golden Ale from Ghost Hawk Brewing commemorating the 100th edition of the Hambletonian. Available now through August 2. 16oz Can – $8.00. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME. |
Hambletonian Champagne & Wine Award-winning Champagne features historic Hambletonian moments of the 1996 Continentalvictory and 2009 Muscle Hill. Glass $12 / Bottle $68. Beautifully etched and hand-painted commemorative bottles of Cabernet, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc from Manos Wine. Sold by bottle only $68. 21+ TO PURCHASE AND CONSUME |
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| Hambo 100 Merch Shop for merch and more Shop Now |
Commemorative Posters Illustrated Remi Bellocq posters for sale for $2 (or FREE with $50 merch purchase). Collect all 3! |
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| Muscle Hill Meet and greet with Hambletonian Champion MUSCLE HILL in the Backyard 10am-2pm. There will be Muscle Hill pennant flag giveaways; plus enter a losing ticket for a chance to win a hoof print autograph or poster. |
Stakes
Purses are estimated
- $1 Million Hambletonian
- $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks
- $300,000 John Cashman Memorial
- $275,000 Cane Pace
- $275,000 Sam McKee Memorial
- $175,000 Lady Liberty
- $175,000 John R. Steele
- $90,000 Shady Daisy
Thank You Hambletonian Sponsors
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Guarantee your spot to dine and watch an epic day of stakes races on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
PROMENADE $300
- Semi-shaded area along the top of our grandstand seats
- Seats up to 4 people
- Includes admission
2nd FLOOR LOUNGE $75-500
- Center of the action with front row seat to Victory’s giant screens. 1-person bar seats as well as 2- and 4- top tables and couches available.
- Seating for 1-4 people
- Table cost acts as food credit for use at Victory
- Admission not included
- Opens 10:00 a.m.
- Reservation valid through end of live racing
OUTDOOR CAFE $100
- Tables are located near the Winner’s Circle
- Seats up to 4 people
- Table cost acts as $100 food credit for use at the Cafe
- Admission not included
Backyard Table $100
- Tables are located near Backyard Bar & Grill
- Seats up to 4 people
- Table cost acts as $100 food credit for use at the Backyard Grill
- Admission not included
West Tent Dining:
- Tent has great views of the track and finish line
- per person (excludes tax and gratuity)
- Menu features brisket, beef sliders, mac & cheese, salads and dessert
- West Tent Menu
- 201-The-BigM for reservations
Trotters/West Deck Dining/Pink Dining:
- Dining rooms open to Trotters members, horse owners with horses in to go Saturday, August 3
- These 3 areas feature the same menu which includes boneless ribeye, Atlantic salmon, chicken piccata and a variety of salads and desserts
2025 is the 100th running of America’s Greatest Race – The Hambletonian and since 1981, the Meadowlands Racetrack has hosted this great race.
Past Hambletonian winners at the Meadowlands are list below. For a complete history of the Hambletonian click here
2024 Karl
