‘Post Time’ live at Hambletonian
August 2, 2018,by Michael Carter, for Post Time with Mike and Mike
Elkton, MD — Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by BetAmerica, continues their live remote season on Saturday (Aug. 4) with coverage of the 2018 Hambletonian, live from Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment in New Jersey.
Mike and Mike will have extensive coverage of The Hambletonian beginning at 3:00 p.m. via their website that will run for three hours. Jessica Otten will join the duo providing interviews from the winner’s circle, pre- and post-race reaction, and handicapping analysis of the stakes-laden program at The Meadowlands. Also joining the duo will be Daily Racing Form handicapper Garnet Barnsdale. Barnsdale will join Carter and Bozich during the broadcast to analyze the program.
The Meadowlands has a 16-race program featuring multiple stakes events. First post is 12 noon.
Gamblers will have a plethora of guarantees to swing at on Saturday afternoon. The guaranteed wagers begin in race one, where the 50-cent Pick 5 will carry a $50,000 guarantee. In race three, the 50-cent Pick 4 will carry a mark of $50,000, and the final guaranteed wager will begin in race eight, featuring a Pick 4 guaranteed at $75,000.
The Meadowlands will also have a multitude of promotions going on throughout the day. A commemorative Hambletonian baseball cap will be given away to adults, while a Hambletonian horse key chain will be given to kids (with paid admission). A Hambletonian hat contest which will feature $1,000 in cash prizes will be available for patrons on track. Sign-ups will take place at the track level promotions table and judging will begin after race four.
Backyard events will include a food truck festival, a Backyard Fan Zone tent which will feature a driver autograph session between 10 and 11:30 a.m., live music by Tramps Like Us, carnival rides and games, free pony rides and free face painting.
Post Time with Mike and Mike’s live show can be heard via their website, or on demand at www.betamerica.com/BARN.