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There have been 19 Friday and Saturday night programs conducted during 2023 and every one has seen wagering exceed $3 million.

During a year where much has been made of the big betting numbers being put up at The Meadowlands, last weekend (March 3-4) cleared handle hurdles not reached in at least the last decade at the mile oval.

Dave was so good at his job, I think we took for granted the high level of excellence he brought to the things he did here at The Meadowlands.

The 2022 U.S. Horse of the Year will be honoured this evening (Sunday, Feb. 19) at the annual United States Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the presentation live.

The 2022 U.S. Horse of the Year will be announced on Sunday night (Feb. 19) at the annual United States Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the announcement live.

Large fields and competitive racing have combined to help The Meadowlands in New Jersey lead nighttime racetracks in wagering volume.

The Meadowlands, in concert with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) has announced that, again in 2023, many of the biggest stakes events on the Meadowlands calendar will be made available to a national television audience.

The total handle this year was $1.6 million more this year as compared to last, and that was with two fewer races.

The Meadowlands Racetrack hosts live harness racing every Friday and Saturday through the winter with a 6:20 p.m. post time. 

“The wagering public wants 10-horse fields,” said track COO and General Manager Jason Settlemoir, “and The Meadowlands delivers.”