Despite a severe thunderstorm that made it necessary to delay the start of the races 37 minutes, a “wet-fast” track at the Meadowlands last Friday (June 12) led to some drag-strip-like final times as the fastest miles of the year in the sport on the both the pace and trot were established at the mile oval.
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Apex prevails in NJSS Platinum final
After coming up just short of stablemate American Power in his 2026 debut last week, divisional Dan Patch Award winner Apex absolutely looked the part of a 1-9 favorite in his second seasonal showing, posting a career-best 1:50.3 win in Friday’s (June 12) $225,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Platinum Division final for 3-year-old male trotters at the Meadowlands.
‘Pickup’ powers by in Big M feature
Curbside Pickup used a dimension of his game rarely seen to make it to the winner’s circle at the conclusion of the Thursday night (June 11) feature at the Meadowlands, a $16,000 claiming handicap pace for horses in for a tag of no less than $20,000 and no more than $23,000.
On To Norway brings win streak to Meadowlands for the Graduate Series
On To Norway is on to the Big M, where the 4-year-old trotter will look to add another “W” to a win streak he launched in April 2025.
Beckwith to make return Thursday night at Big M
Fans of Brett Beckwith will be able to wager on their favorite driver Thursday (June 11) night at The Meadowlands, when the 23-year-old pilot makes his return to the races earlier than originally anticipated after suffering a brain injury, broken jaw and broken wrist in a spill at Saratoga on April 12.
Changes in spots 5-10 in Week 6 Hambletonian rankings
Ken Warkentin’s top four in the Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian Week 6 remain the same but it is a different story for 5-10.
Schedule change this week at the Meadowlands
Due to the World Cup soccer match being played at the NY/NJ Stadium (aka MetLife Stadium) on Saturday (June 13) live racing this week takes place on Thursday (June 11) and Friday (June 12).
Changes to Meadowlands schedule during World Cup
The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey would like to remind all horsemen and women of the changes that will occur at the Meadowlands Racetrack during the World Cup festivities.
Meadowlands hosts first Breakfast With the Babies session of 2026
The Meadowlands hosted its first Breakfast With hte Babies session of the season on Saturday (June 6), featuring 11 2-year-old qualifying races.
‘American’ displays lasting power at Big M
Taking advantage of a rated first half, American Power pulled off an upset Friday night (June 5) at The Meadowlands, defeating two big-time, headline-grabbing Hambletonian contenders in the featured $25,000 second leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding Platinum-level trotters.