Meadowlands Racetrack
East Rutherford, NJ - Fifty-nine contestants vied for $5,000 in prize monies
in the 2021 edition of the 18 to 30- year old handicapping challenge at
Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, July 24. The contest offered a $5,000 total
prize pool, with prize payouts to the top four finishers.
Brother
and sister duo Erik and Kristen Polczer of Oak Ridge, NJ took home first and
second place. Both contestants scored with Miss Vet Hanover in the sixth
race who paid $30 to place and show. They also both hit with long-shot
Eazy Pass in Race 8 for a $57 across the board score.
Erik
had two other scores, one in race 5 and one in race 10 to give him $101.20 and
the $2,000 top prize. Kristen finished right behind with $95 earning $1,500.
“I
got the call first and couldn’t believe it,” said Erik. “Then when Kristen got
the call saying she finished in second place we couldn’t get back out to the
Backyard contest area fast enough. It is a great night!”
Aaron Dudek of Garfield, NJ finished in third place with $83.50, winning
$1,000. Chris McCann of Highland Oaks finished fourth earning $500.
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 BBQ and other grill items plus soft
drinks and water in the Backyard.
Next
up at the Meadowlands Racetrack is the annual Seafood Food Truck Fest on
Saturday, July 31. This free event runs from 5 - 11 pm and fans are
encouraged to come out and taste some of the best seafood around. The
race card features the eliminations for the Hambletonian and Hambletonian
Oaks.
Event
details can be found at Hambletonian
(meadowlandsracetrack.com)
