Charities and one lucky fan benefit from Horseplay promotion

East Rutherford, NJ – Dennis Ritchie of Carlstadt, New Jersey, walked away with a 2024 Toyota Corolla as the grand prizewinner of Meadowlands Racetrack’s Horseplay harness racing promotion.

Ritchie, a loyal Meadowlands customer, has participated in Horseplay since its inception.

“This is a fun promotion the Meadowlands runs,” Ritchie exclaimed after his name was drawn.  “Thank you to everyone at the track for making this happen. Winning the car is just great!”

For every horse that made it into the Horseplay car, Meadowlands Racetrack donated $5 to the designated monthly charity and $5 to the Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program. For the 2024 season, $6,870 was donated to four charities.

The May donation recipient was Special Strides, which received $900. This non-profit organization is devoted to improving the lives of individuals with special needs. Through a unique combination of therapy, horses, and the natural environment, individuals achieve goals appropriate for therapy, recreation, and education. Special Strides allows all individuals to “Improve their lives… one stride at a time” regardless of financial status.

For the Love of Standardbreds was the June Horseplay recipient, receiving $1115. They facilitate the placement of Standardbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in equestrian sports and assisting the farms, trainers, and organizations that desire to transition them to an alternative lifestyle.

Creature Comfort Pet Therapy was the July/August charity recipient that provides caring volunteers dedicated to sharing their pet’s love by engaging people in a variety of community settings. Creature Comfort received $1,420 from the Meadowlands.

The Purple Haze Standard Adoption Program received $3,435 over the three-month promotion.

Since 2015, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment has donated nearly $70,000 to local charities through Horseplay.

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From The Meadowlands