The Meadowlands Racetrack will be hosting a special matinee card of live racing on Monday, February, 21, which is Presidents' Day in the United States

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The program will kick off with a 1:10 p.m. first-race post time.

After the races, fans are encouraged to head over to Redd's Restaurant in nearby Carlstadt, NJ for a very special fundraiser to benefit the Standardbred Retirement Foundation.

The stars of harness racing will serve up the drinks behind the bar. Plus, there will be karaoke, a wings cook-off, raffles, bar games and celebrity guests from the NFL and NHL.

Click here for complete details.

NHHC Qualifier Set For Saturday

Cash prizes and seats in the National Harness Handicapping Championship are up for grabs at Meadowlands Racetrack's next handicapping tournament on Saturday, February 19.

The prize pool is estimated at $24,000* with payouts to the Top 10 -- plus, players keep their bankrolls. The total contest fee is $400 ($200 entry fee/$200 bankroll). Contestants must bet exactly 10 Meadowlands races, with a $20 minimum, $100 maximum per race. Wagers must be win, place or combination WP, and on one horse per race.

Walk-up entries will be taken between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Raceworld Teletheater on the Paddock Level. For complete contest rules and entry form, click here.

(*based on 120 entrants; prizes adjusted according to actual number of entries.)

(Meadowlands)