Welcome to the Meadowlands, the crown jewel of New Jersey harness racing. Known for its lightning-fast mile track and stacked racing cards, the Meadowlands is where legends are made and wallets are tested.
Since opening in 1976, “The Big M” has been home to some of the sport’s biggest nights, including the $1 million Hambletonian. It’s the kind of place where you can watch trotters and pacers blast around the oval at blistering speed while sipping on something cold in the grandstand.
Whether you’re here to handicap like a pro, toss a few bucks on your favorite longshot, or just hang out with friends, the Meadowlands delivers the action. The racing surface is famous for being fair — closers and speed horses both get their chance — and the betting pools are some of the biggest in the country.
Beyond racing, the Meadowlands also runs simulcasting, sports betting, and year-round events. If you’re a fan of harness racing, you can’t skip it.
Quick facts:
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Location: East Rutherford, NJ
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Opened: 1976
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Signature race: The Hambletonian
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Track size: 1 mile
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Nickname: “The Big M”