Meadowlands: Six dates to be shown live on FS2

For a second consecutive year, the biggest stakes events on the Meadowlands calendar will be made available to a national television audience as the New York Racing Association's TV department will team up with The Big M's for six live telecasts on Fox Sports 2.

"We couldn't be happier to once again be working with the superb TV team at the New York Racing Association to bring our races to a national audience," said Meadowlands' Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir. "It's a great opportunity for our sport to be seen at its best in what is normally a Thoroughbred environment."

The first three shows will be telecast on April 30 (from 7-11 p.m.), May 14 (9-11:30 p.m.) and June 18 (9-11:30 p.m.) as part of NYRA's "America's Day at the Races" presentation and will feature Thoroughbred racing from Churchill Downs in addition to the harness action from The Meadowlands.

The following two shows will be on July 9 (from 8-11 p.m.), which will feature eliminations for The Meadowlands Pace, and July 16 (8-11 p.m.), when the $700,000 (est.) Pace Final will be in the spotlight.

The sixth and final show will be on Aug. 6 (from 6-7 p.m.) when The Meadowlands' Championship Meeting concludes with the 97th edition of the $1 million Hambletonian. That show will be telecast as part of NYRA's "Saratoga Live".

"NYRA and Fox Sports are very pleased to team up with The Meadowlands for another year of exciting harness racing," said NYRA Sr. Director of TV Broadcast Operations Eric Donovan. "And we are especially looking forward to showcasing two of harness racing's biggest events, The Meadowlands Pace and Hambletonian."

Qualify for the World Harness Handicapping Championship April 30

Four spots are up for grabs in the Saturday, April 30 WHHC qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack.

The qualifier has a $400 total fee ($200 entry plus a $200 real-money bankroll). The format requires players to bet a minimum of $20 to WIN on exactly 10 Meadowlands races. Players can register on-site Saturday up until 6:20 pm.

Other Meadowlands Onsite Qualifiers are:

· Saturday, June 4, 2022 – Free Contest with winner earning WHHC Final seat

· Thursday, July 7, 2022 - $100 contest with winner earning WHHC Final seat

The World Harness Handicapping Championship is a one-day tournament [September 10, 2022]. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,000. The $1,000 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $700 going to the prize pool. The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of seven Meadowlands races, plus three designated mandatory races. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10.

For more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (raryan@playmeadowlands.com) or 201-842-5015.

-edited release (Meadowlands)