In terms of handle on a given night, the “magic number” that signifies a great evening of business at The Meadowlands is $3 million, a hurdle that’s been jumped 12 times during 2022 from a total of 39 race cards. Unfortunately the first weekend of June was anything but great as reduced races and short fields resulted in disappointing handle numbers. A total of $4,912,487 was wagered over 24 races for an average of $204,687 per race, an average drop of almost $29,000 per race.
"It is disappointing to see so many SBOANJ members entering at Yonkers, Chester and Pocono when we really need their support," said Meadowlands CEO Jeff Gural, "I really don't know what to say."
