Emily
Nicol of Rahway, NJ, captured the $2,500 top prize with a $234.80 mythical
bankroll. She hit long-shot Stimulus Plan in Race #3 for $194.20 which quickly
put her into the lead. Nicol remained in first place the entire remainder of
the contest finishing with $234.80.
“I
liked his name,” Nicol stated when asked what made her select Stimulus Plan
55-1 long shot. “I just had to pick him with a name like that!”
Christine
Kelly of Nutley, NJ, finished in second place with $65.60 earning the $1,500
prize. Kelsie Quintana of Weehawken, NJ, finished in third place with $58.20 to
grab $1,000 in prize money.
There is no contest entry fee. The contest format required players to make a mythical $2 "across the board" wager on one horse in races 2 – 10 at the Meadowlands. The winner was determined by the player that amasses the largest mythical bankroll from their selections.
All contest participants were treated to free hot dogs, hamburgers and other grill items plus soft drinks and water on Victory Terrace, the popular rooftop area at the track.
College students were also given a “stimulus plan” on Saturday. All received a free live program and $5 betting voucher. Plus ten lucky students were randomly selected to receive a $1,000 college scholarship courtesy of Allerage Farm.
Next
up at the Meadowlands Racetrack is the 4th annual Burger Battle on
Saturday, June 8. This free event runs from 12 noon - 10 pm and fans are
encouraged to come out and taste some of the best local burgers. Two
lucky fans will win a spot at the Judging Table and help determine the top 3
burgers. Judging takes place at 4pm.
Burger
Battle details can be found at http://playmeadowlands.com/event_detail.aspx?id=13715
