If March was any indication, it really does pay to be an ‘owner’ at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Over $3,000 was given away during the Meadowlands Racetrack’s March ‘Own a Horse Contest.’
Five of the 10 contestants came out to the Meadowlands to watch their horse in person and brought friends and family with them.
Presidente Zette provided the most lucrative payout for his ‘owner’ Kenneth O’Connor, who walked away with $620.
“This was very exciting and memorable for me,” said O’Connor, of
Franklin Park, NJ. I would like to thank the Meadowlands’ management for this promotion.”
Each month, 10 lucky fans earned a chance to ‘own’ a piece of one of five different horses competing at the Meadowlands. While the fans did not actually own the horse, they received up to 10 per cent of the horse’s earnings, paid for by the Meadowlands, while also getting access to meet their horse in the race paddock, visit with the trainer and driver, and, if lucky enough, get a picture in the winner’s circle.
Signups for the May round of the contest are open by visiting the Own A Horse page on the Meadowlands website. Fans can register until April 28.
For more information on the Own A Horse Contest, click here.
(With files from the Meadowlands Racetrack)