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Meadowlands 2025 Monthly Handicapping Contest Schedule

Tuesday, January 14, 2025


For 2025, the Meadowlands Racetrack is hosting monthly handicapping contests, with the winners entered into an invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.

The first contest of the year is set for this Friday, January 17. The $1,000 prize pool will be split amongst the top four finishers.

2025 Contest Schedule:

  • Friday, January 17
  • Friday, February 14
  • Friday, March 14
  • Saturday, April 19
  • Friday, May 16
  • Friday, June 20
  • Friday, July 18
  • Saturday, August 30
  • Saturday, October 25
  • Friday, November 21
  • Invite Only $10,000 Contest – Saturday, December 13

Each monthly contest will follow the same 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 the night of the contest, players must register/check-in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. A $100 betting card must be purchased to participate, as this is a live money/wagering contest.

The top two finishers from each contest will be eligible to play in the $10,000 tournament on December 13 (20 total players).

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.