Meadowlands: 2026 monthly handicapping contest schedule released
The Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing back the popular monthly handicapping contests in 2026. The top two finishers in each contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
The first contest of the year is set for Saturday, January 10. The $1,000 prize pool will be split amongst the top four finishers.
2026 Contest Schedule:
Saturday, January 10
Friday, February 20
Saturday, March 21
Friday, April 17
Saturday, May 23
Friday, June 12
Friday, July 24
Saturday, August 22
Saturday, September 5
Friday, October 23
Saturday, November 14
Invite Only $10,000 Contest - Saturday, December 12
Each monthly contest will follow the same format:
Contestants must bet a minimum of 5 Meadowlands races.
No minimum and no maximum bet per race.
Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6, 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 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000, funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack.
On the night of the contest, players must register/check-in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. A $100 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 tournament on December 12 (22 total players).
Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/
-edited release (Meadowlands)

