Hambletonian News

Thursday, June 12, 2025
FanDuel Named Presenting Sponsor of 100th Hambletonian at The Meadowlands
ROAD TO
THE HAMBO
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
Commemorative 100th Hambletonian baseball cap included with all paid admission.
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 TV personality Carson Kressley joins us again to present the Hambletonian Trophy |
$1,000 Hat Contest Judged by special guest Carson Kressley.
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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! |
Rides & Games 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+) |
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
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
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