The Meadowlands continues to redefine expectations with its extraordinary performance. Last week's Saturday night business was nothing short of exceptional, leaving no doubt that the streak of remarkable Saturdays will continue this weekend. Racing is scheduled for the usual Friday-Saturday (Feb. 16-17) slot, with the first race set to begin at 6:20 p.m.
According to Jason Settlemoir, the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Meadowlands Racetrack, the cumulative handle for the past three Saturday nights has surpassed an impressive $10 million and came close to reaching $11 million.
The record-breaking handle on Jan. 27 reached $3,779,096, followed by $3,631,898 on Feb. 3 and $3,456,865 on Feb. 10. On average, each card has witnessed a substantial $3,622,619 pushed through the windows. The increasing popularity of the Big M signal has exceeded all expectations, thanks to its highly competitive fields and unparalleled wagering opportunities.
To ignite the excitement for another thrilling weekend of racing, The Meadowlands is offering two carryovers on Friday, which are known to captivate the attention of fans. These popular wagers feature a low takeout of only 15 per cent and a minimum bet of 20 cents, enabling both small and powerhouse players to dive into the same betting pool.
Additionally, these carryovers often lead to pools that offer a "negative takeout," meaning that winning tickets receive a higher payout than the total handle for that night. Last Saturday, the 20-cent Pick-8 and Pick-6 failed to produce winning tickets, resulting in carryovers of $13,550 and $4,641, respectively. Fans are reminded that they can access past performances for every race on every Meadowlands card by visiting playmeadowlands.com.
Furthermore, The Meadowlands hosted a remarkable event last Sunday, Feb. 11, where fans were treated to a viewing of one of the greatest professional football championship games in history. With the NFL season coming to a close, Settlemoir believes that The Meadowlands, with its substantial pools in Standardbred racing, is poised to become a premier wagering option.