Handle tops $3 million at The Meadows over last 3 cards

Despite cooler winter weather, the betting windows at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows have been heating up, with parimutuel handle topping $3 million in a three-card span.

Saturday’s harness racing card saw more than $950,000 wagered on 13 races, while Wednesday’s 13-race card totaled $1,098,011 in handle, one of the highest non-stake cards in track history.  Thursday’s 12 races ended with over $987,000 in the pools.

“I can’t thank our bettors enough,” said Michael Carter, Director of Racing.  “They have really been supportive of our races so far in 2026.  It’s been a total team effort, and none of it could be done without the support of our horse owners, trainers and drivers.  Winter weather has been a little rough this year, but they’ve been filling the entry box and helping us to offer some quality races for the bettors.”

With a 25-1 winner in the final race of the afternoon on Thursday, the Pentafecta was not hit, resulting in a carryover of more than $4,800.  In cooperation with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program and the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, a $20,000 guaranteed pool will be offered on Friday in the Pentafecta, carded as Race #9.  Post time for the first race on Friday is 12:45pm.

by Jeff Zidek, for The Meadows