New Jersey Sire Stakes action at Big M

Seven divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 3-year-olds of each sex and gait highlight this Friday’s (May 13) 13-race harness racing program, while on Saturday, the second leg of the Graduate will be contested.

Bella Bellini, the top sophomore filly trotter from a year ago, and Test Of Faith, the defending Horse of the Year and top sophomore filly pacer, are two of the headliners.

CHARITY ‘CAPPING CONTEST: On Saturday (May 14) night, The Meadowlands will be hosting its second annual Charity Handicapping Contest.

The event offers $15,000 in prize/donation money and is a free competition open to 501 C3 organizations.

For complete information, click here.

HAVE A BEER: On Saturday (May 21), The Meadowlands will host its annual Beer Festival.

The rain or shine event takes place from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., but for those purchasing VIP tickets, they can go in at 4:30 p.m.

For a list of confirmed breweries that will be on hand, and they are numerous, as well as how to buy tickets, click here.

THE CROWN’S SECOND JEWEL: Come on out to The Meadowlands on Saturday (May 21) for the second leg of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, The Preakness, which takes place at Baltimore’s Pimlico Racecourse.

Watch and wager on the event in the comfort of the huge simulcast area at The Big M and see if Rich Strike can take home the trophy for the second jewel in The Crown.

HORSE PLAY: Patrons attending the races at The Meadowlands can participate in “Horseplay” for a chance to win a 2022 Toyota Corolla.

The contest takes place every live racing night through Friday, August 5. Participants will attempt to throw a numbered horse into the window of a moving car. Of those that land inside the vehicle, one winner will be chosen at random and will receive a $100 betting voucher.

Each night’s winner will be entered into the grand prize drawing, which will take place on August 5. Guests can pick up a free horse to toss at the Players Club Desk or the Horseplay table in front of the winner’s circle.

There is a bonus for the kids who are at the track. The youngsters who help pick up the horses left on the track will receive a free ice cream.

For every horse that makes it into the Horseplay car, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment will donate $5 to a designated monthly charity. May’s charity is Act Now Foundation, June’s is Bluemont Sanctuary and the July/August recipient is Allaire Community Farm. An additional $5 for every horse that makes it into the car will also be donated to the Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program.

SURVIVE THE SUMMER: The Meadowlands’ Summer Meet Survival Challenge, sponsored by 123Racing, continues this weekend with some great things on the table for bettors.

Cash prizes and World Harness Handicapping Championship seats are up for grabs in the competition, which is an online contest that is free to enter.

The game runs throughout the track’s Championship Meeting and concludes on Hambletonian Day.

For complete information, click here.

LIVE RACING SCHEDULE: Racing at The Big M is conducted on a Friday-Saturday basis and has a first-race post time of 6:20 p.m.

The track’s live “Racing from The Meadowlands” pregame show kicks off nightly at 5:47 p.m.

GET ON TWITTER: Everything Meadowlands is available by going on Twitter. You can check in with the Big M team for early changes, racing information and staff selections by going to @themeadowlands or #playbigm.

On race nights, stay in touch with Jessica Otten (@JessicaOtten1), Dave Brower (@eedoogie), Dave Little (@DaveLittleBigM), Ken Warkentin (@kenvoiceover) and Edison Hatter (@Edison_1999_).

WHO DOES BROWER LIKE? For expert selections and analysis of every Big M card, check out track oddsmaker Brower’s race reviews.

For Brower’s input, which is generally available 48 hours before every card, go to playmeadowlands.com, then click on the “handicapping” tab and go to “race reviews”.

For full Friday race entries, click here.

For full Saturday race entries, click here.

From The Meadowlands