East Rutherford, NJ – 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 (Jan. 10). The $1,000 prize pool will be split amongst the top four finishers.
2026 Contest Schedule:
- 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
- Invite only $10,000 contest – Saturday, Dec. 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 Dec. 12 (22 total players).
Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/.