The Hambletonian

Nordic Catcher S winning at The Meadowlands

Updates To Hambletonian Stakes Events

January 22, 2026

The Hambletonian Society announced on Thursday, Jan. 22 that both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks will be conducted with elimination races the week prior, pending the number of entries, as ...

Hambletonian table

NJSS Board Statement On Hambletonian Host

October 09, 2025

The New Jersey Sire Stakes Board of Trustees issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 8 advocating for the Hambletonian events to remain at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Hambletonian trophy

New Home For The Hambletonian In 2027?

September 16, 2025

In light of The Hambletonian Society's recent statement regarding the future of the home of the Hambletonian Stakes, both longtime host track Meadowlands Racetrack and the Society have chimed in on th...

Hambletonian trophy

Hambletonian Society To Open Host Bidding

September 12, 2025

With the conclusion of the $1 million USD Hambletonian 100 celebration, which set industry-wide handle and attendance records on August 2 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., the Hambletonian ...

Nordic Catcher S winning at The Meadowlands

Nordic Catcher S Sets Stakes Record In 100th Hambletonian

August 02, 2025

Ake Svanstedt won his third Hambletonian Stakes on Saturday, Aug. 2, capturing the 100th edition of America’s Trotting Classic for three-year-olds with Nordic Catcher S in a stakes-record 1:50 at The ...

Harness racing at The Meadowlands

Clyde Hirt Workshop Participants Promote Hambo

August 02, 2025

Thanks to generous sponsorship from the Hambletonian Society, the United States Harness Writers Association’s Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop kicked off on Wednesday, July 30 as the week of the 100th H...

SC Rewind: Tom Berry

SC Rewind: Memories Of Tom Berry

August 02, 2025

In this week's Rewind, Robert has penned a special piece intended to coincide with the 100th edition of the fabled Hambletonian, which is scheduled for later today.

Super Chapter

Super Chapter Favoured In 100th Hambletonian

August 01, 2025

“He is a horse than can do it [win] from anywhere. He can come from off the pace, he can be close up. He just is push-button and does anything you ask him to do. He can also do it on any type of track...

2025 Hambletonian greeting horse

Hambo Day Festivities Take Over Meadowlands Saturday

August 01, 2025

Meadowlands Racetrack will showcase the 100th Hambletonian, presented by FanDuel, on Saturday, Aug. 2 during a day of fun for the entire family, including epic races, activities and games, meet and gr...

Emoticon Legacy

Roy Excited For Opportunity At Hambletonian History

August 01, 2025

"I know a lot of people are talking about Super Chapter and Maryland being the ones to beat come Saturday, and they deserve that recognition, but this is the type of race [The Hambletonian] that Luc h...

Market Share winning the 2012 Hambletonian

Past Hambletonian Champions Return To Meadowlands

The 100th edition of the prestigious Hambletonian will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2 at The Meadowlands, with a field of outstanding trotters and what is sure to be another thrilling race, plus a tre...

Maximus Mearas S and Lucas Wallin

Zeron And Wallin Chase Hambletonian-Oaks History

A trainer has won both the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks on the same day on four occasions, and a driver has accomplished the feat three times, but never have a trainer and driver done it togethe...

Prime Time Racing To Broadcast Hambletonian

Harness racing fans across the world will be able to enjoy Prime Time Racing’s live coverage of the 100th Hambletonian this weekend from The Meadowlands.