East Rutherford, NJ — The Meadowlands Summer Survival Challenge powered by 123Racing kicks off Friday (May 3). Cash prizes and Meadowlands swag are up for grabs in this free online contest.

The game covers the Meadowlands Championship Meet and concludes on Aug. 3.

The winner is determined by the highest total bankroll at the end of the Challenge based on a $2 “across the board” wager (win, place and show) on selections for three designated races each program.

However, to continue in the game, entrants have to “survive” by finishing in-the-money (first through third) with at least one of their selections each day. Failing to do so or not making selections knocks the player out of the game. To aid in the player’s survival a “lucky horseshoe” is given. The lucky horseshoe is a “free pass” given to all Challenge participants that allows the player to survive if he does not make selections for a race card or all three of his selections fail to hit the board.

The grand prize is $750 plus Breeders Crown night at the races package
The second-place prize is $500 plus Meadowlands swag
The third-place prize is $250 plus Meadowlands swag
Most Winners: $200 plus Meadowlands swag
Highest monthly bankroll (May, June, July): $100 plus Meadowlands swag

The free contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada 18 years and older, and all selections must be made through the format provided on the Survival Challenge website page. No selections will be accepted by phone, fax, email or any other means. TrackMaster Platinum Past performances for the three designated races will be provided through the game board.

The deadline for selections each day is 30 minutes before 6:20 p.m. post time for the first race; 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 3). After 30 minutes to post, all selections are final.

To login or to register as a first time player, visit www.survival-challenge.com.