East Rutherford, NJ — With a big score in the last race, Joe Bohnarczyk walked away with the $2,000 grand prize after winning the track’s $5,000 live-money handicapping contest on Saturday (April 6).

Bohnarczyk saved his best for last, connecting in the 14th dash with a $6 win ticket on Ferragamo Hanover (who paid $30.60) and a $10 exacta 1-2 ($211.20). His final bankroll was $1,147.80.

Ian MacIntosh led most of the way after hitting for $759 in race four with a $10 win bet on Swimwiththecurrent and a $5 exacta 3-6. He finished in second place with $831.

Russ Slader took home third and fifth place prize monies and John Vernaglia took fourth.

Prize Payouts:
1. Joe Bohnarczyk – $2000
2. Ian MacIntosh – $1,250
3. Russ Slader – $1,000
4. John Vernaglia – $500
5. Russ Slader – $250

The Meadowlands has two upcoming handicapping contests.

Saturday (May 18) is the $10,000 free to play contest. The contest is open to anyone over 18 years of age and offers a $10,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top ten finishers. There is no entry fee. The contest format requires players to make a mythical $2 “across the board” wager on one horse in races 2–11 at the Meadowlands. The winner is the contestant that amasses the largest mythical bankroll from their selections.

Saturday (June 8) features another live money contest with a $5,000 prize pool fully funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack. Based on the positive feedback received, the contest format will allow win, place, show and straight exacta wagering. There is no entry fee, though a $100 live money bankroll is required.

Full contest rules/regulations/registration can be found here.