TVG and 4NJBets Customers Can Earn a 20% Late Pick 4
Bonus
LOS ANGELES, July 25–TVG, America’s Horseracing
Network, will present live, on-site coverage of the $1.2 million Hambletonian
from the Meadowlands on Saturday, August 3.In addition to airing the 88th
edition of harness racing’s premier event, TVG will carry the day’s entire
15-race, $3.6 million program.
Also, TVG and 4NJBets customers will have the opportunity to
earn a 20% bonus on the Pick 4 wager that kicks off with the 12th
race Hambletonian.
“TVG is again thrilled to be on-site to telecast the biggest
day in harness racing,” said Don Scott, TVG’s Vice President of Marketing.
“Between the Hambletonian and the other major stakes, the sport’s biggest
stars, both equine and human, will be in action, and we’re excited to be able
to showcase all of them.”
“Last year, TVG’s on-site coverage of The Hambletonian was
at the core of a large increase in wagering on our Hambletonian Day Program via
simulcast wagering. For years, TVG has been the home of harness racing at
The Meadowlands and in March, TVG became the operator of 4NJBETS, solidifying
our relationship even more,” said Jeff Gural, Meadowlands Chairman. “Having TVG
on-site on Hambletonian Day adds a great deal to the day, exposes our product
to Thoroughbred customers and we look forward to having them back.”
TVG’s on-site Hambletonian Day broadcast crew includes Tom
Cassidy and Darin Zoccali. They will be joined by Dave Weaver contributing from
the network’s Los Angeles’ studios.
Post time for the Hambletonian is scheduled for 4:45 p.m.
ET. The 10-horse field will be determined by a series of elimination races held
earlier in the day. Also on the schedule is the $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks,
the $320,000 Merrie Annabelle, the $318,350 John Cashman Memorial,
the $300,000 Peter Haughton, the $250,000 New Jersey Classic, the
$242,500 US Pacing Championship, the $220,000 Lady Liberty, the
$125,000 Miss New Jersey and the $75,000 Ima Lula.
Highlighting the day’s wagering menu will be a $100,000
guaranteed Pick 4 that kicks off with the Hambletonian and includes the day’s
final four races. Anyone wagering via TVG or 4NJBets will earn a 20% bonus by
correctly selecting all four winners.
TVG account holders can wager on all Meadowlands races by
visiting www.TVG.com. New Jersey residents
can wager via www.4NJBets.com.
TVG, a subsidiary of Betfair
Group plc, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely
distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is one of the largest legal
online gaming companies in the US, accepting over $650 million in wagers in
2011. The company has demonstrated its commitment to the racing industry, its
owners, tracks and fans through sponsorship of several preeminent races
including the TVG Pacific Classic and the TVG Jockey Club Gold Cup.
