East Rutherford, NJ — Saturday (Aug. 5) the Meadowlands Racetrack showcases the 98th Hambletonian, also known as “harness racing’s greatest day.”

Home to the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks since 1981, the Meadowlands hosts a day of fun for the entire family including epic races, carnival rides and games, pony rides and hat contest, food trucks, live music and giveaways.

The Grandstand doors open at 10 a.m. with $5 admission. The giveaways begin immediately, including 2023 Hambletonian baseball cap for adults and children with paid admission. Admission can be purchased in advance at https://meadowlandsracetrack.ticketleap.com/2023-hambletonian-day/.

The first race post time is noon. The 98th Hambletonian, America’s Trotting Classic, is the richest trotting race in the world for 3-year-olds with a purse of $1 million. The companion filly event, the Hambletonian Oaks, is worth $500,000. There will be a total of 16 races on Hambo Day totaling over $3.5 million in purses.

The Hambletonian Oaks is scheduled for race 10 at 3:38 p.m. and the Hambletonian final is scheduled for race 12, with a post time at 4:45 pm.

For all things Hambletonian, visit https://playmeadowlands.com/hambletonian-news/.