This Saturday, October 18, is the very first Corgi Cup at the Meadowlands Racetrack!
This family-friendly event features Corgis racing on the track between live harness racing events. It’s an evening full of fun, laughter, music, dogs and horse racing. And the best part? Entrance and parking are free.
This year, eighty dog competitors will compete in eight heats starting at 6pm with the Corgi Cup final on the track at 9.25pm. In each heat, ten dogs race or romp to the finish. The eight heat winners advance to the final, which takes place on the real circuit.
Special thanks to Spot & Tango – an innovative pet wellness brand on a mission to revolutionize the dog food industry. They provided our participants with some free UnKibble dog food samples and free poop bags!
In addition to the dog activity, fans can enjoy a variety of activities. They can party with DJ Alx and enjoy great food and cocktails from the song’s Backyard BBQ & Grill. Clyde’s Homemade Italian Ice & Ice Cream brings all their classic flavors plus fall favorites Pumpkin and Caramel Apple Pie. Doggieroadtrippin will be on site with pup-friendly activities and Groomington Eats will be here with the best dog treats in town.
Backyard doors open at 5:00 PM, with the first dog race at 6:00 PM and the first horse race at 6:20 PM.
1. 6:00 PM (before Race 1)
2. 6:08 PM (before Race 1)
3. 6:17 PM (before Race 1)
4. 6:40 PM (after Race 1)
5. 7:00 PM (after Race 2)
6. 7:25 PM (after Race 3)
7. 7:50 PM (after Race 4)
8. 8:45 PM (after Race 6)
Final: 9.25 pm (after Race 8)
For a complete list of nightly events, promotions and an updated race calendar, visit PlayMeadowlands.com.
Major simulcasting weekends followed one another with the Breeders’ Crown Finals from Woodbine Mohawk Park on October 24 and 25, and the Breeders’ Cup Championships from Del Mar on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. The buffet dinner opens early for Breeders’ Cup weekend with doors opening at 4:30 PM and food service beginning at 5 PM. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 201-The-BigM (201-843-2446). Full menus can be viewed at Playmeadowlands.com/dining.
Saturday, October 25 is also the monthly handicap competition of the course. There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool, guaranteed at $1,000 and funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack, is paid out to the top four finishers. The top two players will be eligible to play in the $10,000 tournament on December 13 (20 players total).
On Saturday, November 1, this year’s first-year trotters and pacers will take center stage in the Kindergarten Finals, sponsored by Crawford Farms.
It’s a SaturSLAY at the Meadowlands on Saturday, November 8 – a Dinner and Drag Show experience. Crystal Envy, RuPaul’s Drag Race 2025 Miss Congeniality winner, hosts this fun-filled evening with delicious buffet dishes, specialty cocktails, fierce performances and games. Tickets are just $65 and include dinner, a live racing program, a $10 voucher and the show. Get your tickets before they sell out – SaturSLAY at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford – Checkout.
The FanDuel Championships and Fall Final Four wrap up the Meadowlands betting season on Saturday, November 15. Fans can enter to win one of eight $500 win bets by registering here.
The last chance to qualify for the Meadowlands $10K Handicapping competition is Friday, November 21st. There are no entry fees (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool, guaranteed at $1,000 and funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack, will be paid out to the top four finishers. The top two players will be eligible to play in the $10,000 tournament on December 13 (20 players total).
Full details on racing, events and dining are available at https://playmeadowlands.com/. Must be 18+ to bet on racing. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By The Meadowlands
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