$1,000 Meadowlands Handicapping Contest this Saturday

Wednesday, 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.