Handicapping Contest

Harness racing at Northfield Park

Northfield Park Launches Weekly Handicapping Challenge

September 02, 2026

Northfield Park launched a weekly Wednesday handicapping challenge on Sept. 2 that will run through Nov. 18, with the championship finals on Nov. 25.

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Handicappers Looking For Triple Threat In Big M Contest

August 20, 2026

The Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest sports a serious pot of gold at the end of an 11-month rainbow, and three of the contest’s regular players are out to improve their chances of hitting big,...

Grit N Grace winning at Western Fair Raceway

Clements Crushing New Handicapping Contest

Handicapper Ryan Clements not only is leading the inaugural Bet Ontario Handicapping Contest, he also has won each of the first two legs on May 29 during the Camluck Classic card at The Raceway at Wes...

John Skladany with his winning ticket

Skladany Saves Best For Last In Big M Handicapping Contest

It was the 15th race last on Saturday, May 23 night, and John Skladany was going to go for it.

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands Handicapping Contest Update

February 26, 2026

Robert Glaser ended the night with a bankroll of $592.50 to win the second leg of the Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest last Friday, Feb. 20. The contest offered $1,000 in cash prizes.

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Big M Handicapping Contest Champ Back For More

February 19, 2026

A recurring $1,000 USD handicapping competition plus a pair of carryovers will be served this weekend to please the palates of punters at The Meadowlands when 14-race programs take place on Friday and...

Harness racing at Hoosier Park

Fan Appreciation Night To Kick Off Hoosier Season

February 11, 2026

Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino’s 33rd season of live harness racing will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 with a 14-race card. Celebrating Fan Appreciation Night at Hoosier Park, fans...

Harness racing at The Meadowlands

Meadowlands Handicapping Contest Begins Saturday

January 06, 2026

Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing back its popular monthly handicapping contests in 2026. The top two finishers in each contest will qualify for the invite-only $10,000 USD tournament in December.

Brett Beckwith

Beckwith Rolls A Seven At The Meadowlands

December 14, 2025

The Meadowlands’ leading driver Brett Beckwith recorded the biggest night of the season for a pilot on a single Big M program, as the 22-year-old guided seven to victory lane on a 14-race card on Satu...

Horses behind the starting gate at The Meadowlands

Montemurro Holds Strong Hand In Meadowlands Contest

December 11, 2025

The Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest has included 10 monthly tests offering $1,000 USD in prize money. But the best part of the 10-part challenge might be the crescendo, which takes place this...

Plainridge Park

Plainridge Park To Host Handicapping Tournament

A series of four free individual handicapping contests that will culminate in one grand final will be held at Plainridge Park starting on Saturday, June 28 with a total of $40,000 USD in prize money a...

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands Handicapping Contest Continues

The Meadowlands is always looking for ways to get people to come to the track, and it has something grand to do just that. Make that 10 grand.

Horses behind the starting gate at The Meadowlands

Handicapping Contests Begin Friday At Meadowlands

January 14, 2025

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