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.
The first contest of the year is set for Saturday, Jan. 10. The $1,000 USD prize pool will be split amongst the top four finishers.
The 2026 contest schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, Jan. 10
- Friday, Feb. 20
- Saturday, March 21
- Friday, April 17
- Saturday, May 23
- Friday, June 12
- Friday, July 24
- Saturday, Aug. 22
- Saturday, Sept. 5
- Friday, Oct. 23
- Saturday, Nov. 14
- Saturday, Dec. 12 (Invite-Only $10,000 USD Contest)
Each monthly contest will follow the same format. Contestants must bet a minimum of five Meadowlands races. There is no minimum and no maximum bet per race. Participants can use any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu, including Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 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 USD live money bankroll is required) for players and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000 USD, funded by Meadowlands Racetrack.
On the night of the contest, players must register/check-in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. A $100 USD 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 USD tournament on Dec. 12 (22 total players).
Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at playmeadowlands.com.
(With files from Meadowlands Racetrack)