Meadowlands Racetrack
East Rutherford, NJ –
This past Saturday night the Meadowlands Racetrack held its 3rd
Annual Charity Handicapping Contest. Nine local charitable
organizations were selected to compete for their share of $14,500.
Horse Rescue United took the lead
after the 4th race when they hit on their $2 across the board wager
on Bayfield Beach. They racked up $51 from that race and finished with a final
bankroll of $99.60. This was Horse Rescue United second win in the
Meadowlands Charity Contest; the organization took home the top prize in the
2021 charity contest.
Coming in second with $75.60 was the
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey with the Wayne Police
Athletic League finishing third with $67.20.
“This is tremendous,” said Sue Cohen,
the representative from Horse Rescue United. “This contest is so much fun and
what makes the win extra special is that is helps so many horses under our
care.”
The full Charity Handicapping Contest
standings are below:
|
Charity |
Total |
Donation |
|
Horse
Rescue United, Inc |
$99.60 |
$5,000.00 |
|
Standardbred
Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey |
$75.60 |
$3,000.00 |
|
Wayne
Police Athletic League |
$67.20 |
$2,000.00 |
|
Horse
Park of New Jersey |
$45.20 |
$1,500.00 |
|
Act
Now Foundation Inc. |
$39.40 |
$1,000.00 |
|
North
Jersey Friendship House |
$36.50 |
$500.00 |
|
Homeless
Animal Adoption League, Inc |
$26.00 |
$500.00 |
|
CBH
Care |
$25.40 |
$500.00 |
|
Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick of Hunterdon County |
$23.90 |
$500.00 |
For the Charity Handicapping Contest,
organizations had to select one (1) horse in nine designated Meadowlands live
races. The organization amassed a mythical bankroll if their selection
finished first, second or third in the designated race. Official $2 WPS (Win,
Place, Show) payoffs were added to the mythical bankroll. The organization with
the highest bankroll was declared the winner.
Each organization came
out with a crew of volunteers and supporters that thoroughly enjoyed their
night at the races which included winner’s circle presentations.
“We want to have
a positive impact on our community which is why we plan on running this
promotion every year.” said Jason Settlemoir, COO and GM of Meadowlands Racing
& Entertainment. “Seeing these organizations bringing out family and
friends and enjoying the races is exciting.”
For more information
on the upcoming events and racing visit PlayMeadowlands.com
