Meadowlands Racetrack

only 3 more sleeps until our Wine Fest this Saturday, June 20!

Over 60 wineries to sample from - we have everything from fruit wines to sparkling to rose to pinot noir.

🎫https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/meadowlandsracetrack/2026-meadowlands-winefest
🎟️ VIP $70
Includes admission, special food access, tasting glass, exclusive VIP tastings and 1 additional hour of sampling (limited to 200.)

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION $45
Includes admission, tasting glass and 4 hour sampling
GA is $50 day of at the gate.

Festival Highlights (subject to change):
🍷 Wines from around the globe
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🐴 Live horse racing starting 6:35pm

All ticket holders have access to samplings, pairings, educational seminars and more.

Must be 21 & older to attend. No refunds given. Event subject to issuance of NJ ABC permit.

Our countdown is on to Saturday, July 4!
We have it all:
🐎live racing at 6pm
🤼‍♂️Lucha beginning at 7pm
🎫start at just $25 - https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/meadowlandsracetrack/EDW-Lucha-Live

🎇FREE fireworks show right after live racing ends

Details at https://playmeadowlands.com/event/fireworks/

Friday night features the 2 Exit 16W Pop Up Series Finals, both going for $32,500.

Race 7 features the chestnut filly YGRITTE who is 4-for-4 this year. Her biggest win came on May 2 in the Lady Suffolk. She is driven by and trained by She is also Oaks eligible.

Race 8 is lead by ROCKNACIOUS trained by & driven by This 3yo brown gelding is also Meadowlands Pace eligible.

We have plenty of dining options available for Saturday, July 11 – Meadowlands Pace Night presented by Genova Burns LLC – the Meadowlands Racetrack’s signature night-time event.

The evening features a stakes-filled card worth over $2.5 million, with post time at 6:35 pm. The race card features (estimated purses):
• $800,000 Meadowlands Pace
• $400,000 E.T. Gerry Hambletonian Maturity
• $300,000 WR Haughton Open Pace
• $300,000 Stanley Dancer
• $300,000 Del Miller Memorial
• $200,000 Jerry Silverman
• $175,000 Dorothy Haughton Open Mare Pace
• $40,000 Miss Versatility Mare Trot Leg 3

In addition to the exciting on-track action, fans can ride the mechanical shark, play some games, climb a rock wall, grab some grub from local food trucks, dance with DJ ALX, and get a commemorative soccer-kit-inspired t-shirt (while supplies last).

• The Lounge - Center of the action with front row seat to Victory’s giant screens. 2- and 4- top tables and bar seats available.
• Outdoor Cafe Table - Table for 4 near the Winner’s Circle/ $125 per table
To purchase - https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/meadowlandsracetrack/pace-dining-2026

Those looking for buffet dining can call 201-The-BigM to make reservations for the Pink Restaurant. The buffet is $79.95 and features a variety of starters, including shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, carbonara & artisanal bruschetta. Main course offerings include red miso-glazed prime rib, pork chop Peperonata, spinach & chicken white lasagna, and Dauphinoise potatoes. Reservations can be made by calling 201-The-BigM

For all Pace night details, visit playmeadowlands.com/pace

Reminder - no simulcasting today, June 16

FanDuel is open!

Must be 21+ to wager on sports. Gambling Problem Dial 1-800 Gambler.

After coming up just short of stablemate American Power in his 2026 debut last week, divisional Dan Patch Award winner Apex absolutely looked the part of a 1-9 favorite in his second seasonal showing, posting a career-best 1:50.3 win in Friday's (June 12) $225,000 NJSS Platinum Division final for 3-year-old male trotters.

Dexter Dunn was in no hurry early with the Walner-Mission Brief c**t, landing in fifth on approach to the first turn as Diabolic Hill (driven by Todd McCarthy) and American Power (Mattias Melander) advanced to dispute the early lead. Following a brief pocket tuck behind Diabolic Hill, American Power pushed forward to control a :27.4 first quarter before yielding to Diabolic Hill on the backstretch. Meanwhile, Dunn and Apex were lurking on the outside after angling off the pegs midway on the first turn and gradually floating forward, and they accelerated to take charge at the :55.2 halfway station.

On the far turn, American Power began a second move when Ardonne (Scott Zeron) flushed him out with five-sixteenths to go, but he could only offer mild pressure to Apex past the 1:23.3 three-quarters before leveling off in the stretch. Apex was kept to his task by mild Dunn encouragement in mid-stretch, and he threw down a :27 closing sectional to keep Diabolic Hill's inside bid a half length at bay with plenty in reserve. American Power protected third, another 3 lengths in arrears.

"He had a great year last year, but he's definitely matured a lot," said Dunn of Apex. "We were out until the half, and when he got the front, he was marching on and feeling great. ... Hopefully this guy's on track for another good season."

A seven-time winner from 11 starts, Apex has earned $990,548 for Jeffrey Snyder, S R F Stable and Steve Stewart. The Marcus Melander trainee paid $2.20 to win.

and@melanderstable teamed up to also take the $40,000 NJSS Silver Division final for 3-year-old male trotters with the Muscle Hill-Nixie Volo gelding Nix Nacken, who rolled to a world-record 1:50 victory for Courant Inc.

Saturday, August 1 - Enjoy fresh and delicious seafood from area food trucks and restaurants. Some food options include lobster rolls, fried clams, fried fish, grilled shrimp, shrimp tacos, crab fries and more.
Featured trucks: Angry Archie's plus Carnival Concessions, DAW Concessions & more!

The Meadowlands Racetrack’s annual Wine Fest is this Saturday, June 20.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable wine adventure. Grab your tickets today at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/meadowlandsracetrack/2026-meadowlands-winefest.

Festival-goers will be able to sample wines from over sixty wineries, with something for everyone. Spend the evening sipping on delicious wines from Italy, Australia, the U.S., France, and South America, all while enjoying music by DJ Alx, food, and harness racing that starts at 6:35 pm.

NJ’s own Valenzano Winery will be on-site, sampling their Cabernet/Merlot, Shamong Red, Watermelon Kiss, Red, White & Blueberry Sangria, and Jersey Devil Blueberry Port.

Back for 2026 is Papi Demi Sec Wines, the leader of semi-sweet wines in the United States. Papi will offer a variety of wines, including Prosecco, Peach Sangria, Pineapple, Blueberry, Passionfruit Sangria, and Mango fruit wine.

A very limited number of VIP tickets are still available at $70. These tickets offer early entry, special wine tastings in the VIP Tent, and a picnic buffet. General admission is $45 in advance or $50 at the door.

VIP entry kicks off at 4 p.m., general admission starts at 5 p.m., and the wine keeps flowing until 9 p.m.

On Saturday, July 25 dive into the excitement of the Meadowlands Racetrack Chicken Runs. Whether you're there to cheer on your favorite fowl or soak in the electrifying vibes, this sure to be a fan-favorite family outing! Participants will don inflatable chicken and rooster costumes and race to the finish line for a chance to win $250! Adults and kids both welcome to compete.

Free to enter - details: https://playmeadowlands.com/event/meadowlands-chicken-run/