2024 HAMBLETONIAN DAY

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Simply put, harness racing’s greatest day takes place on Saturday, Aug. 3, as the $1-million Hambletonian and $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks are the marquee attractions as The Meadowlands hosts a program that will have world-wide appeal.

The best place to be that day is in the middle of all the action and activities at the track.

The doors will open at 10 a.m., so come and claim your spot. The first race goes at noon.

There will be a $5 admission, but that includes a commemorative 99th Hambletonian hat for adults and kids.

Dress Code: Big M management is encouraging everyone to wear their finest fits (best summer attire) – especially in dining areas Trotters, Pink, the Skybox Suites, Lounge and Victory Terrace.

Festivities include live music in the Backyard by the Craig Sailer Project; carnival rides and games throughout the Backyard; and a Hambo Hat contest (sign up is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse Lobby. Prizes – First: $500, Second: $250, Third: $100, Fourth: $50; Fanciest: $100.)

In addition, the FanZone Tent will have free swag giveaways all day, and there will also be a driver and trainer autograph session from 10:30 a.m. until noon.

THE STAKES MENU: Estimated purses to be distributed on Hambletonian Day total just over $3.2 million. The list of stakes:

• $1-million Hambletonian (3-year-old open trot)
• $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks (3-year-old filly trot)
• $300,000 John Cashman Memorial (open trot)
• $275,000 Cane Pace (3-year-old colt and gelding pace)
• $275,000 Sam McKee Memorial (older pace)
• $175,000 Lady Liberty (older mare pace)
• $150,000 Dr. John Steele Memorial (older mare trot)
• $90,000 Shady Daisy (3-year-old filly pace)
• $240,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes final (2-year-old colt and gelding trot)
• $240,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes final (2-year-old filly trot)