HAMBO HANDLE JUST SHY OF $7.5 MILLION AT BIG M

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HAMBO HANDLE JUST SHY OF $7.5 MILLION AT BIG M
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Total handle on the 16-race Hambletonian Day card Saturday at The Meadowlands totaled $7,464,087, up slightly over 2024, when $7.427 million was pushed through the windows in North America.

“And after the foreign entities are added to the total, our Hambletonian Day handle figures to be in excess of $8 million for a fourth straight year,” said Big M Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir.

A crowd of 17,696 jammed into the mile oval as on-track betting totaled $851,826, an increase over last year of 8.2 percent.

“Great weather and the usual great Hambletonian Day card led to a big day of wagering on-site,” said Settlemoir. “We appreciate our faithful fans, and, of course our horsemen and staff for putting on another great show.”

Wagering on the Hambletonian itself saw a slight increase as well, as $1,172,046 was wagered on the 100th edition of America’s Trotting Classic, an uptick of 5 percent over 2024.

[Kirby's Ace]

Don't understand the purpose of this topic?

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The 8.2 increase in on track handle is very telling.

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Congratulations on your 1-day sample size.

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Don't understand the purpose of this topic?

 Information.

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Congratulations on your 1-day sample size.

       Weak!

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His point is that harness racing is thriving on Hambo Day. The rest of the year when handle is down doesn't count.

[Dingus]

This year’s on track handle will be mostly determined by the weather next Saturday.

Current forecast:
Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 88F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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I agree, reposting something from a year ago shows how desperate you are.

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This year’s on track handle will be mostly determined by the weather next Saturday.

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     Really?     

[dougie]

My nephew was there yesterday as he is for every Hambo day. Had a great time. They were lucky to have such great weather. I've never been to a "Hambo Day", but would like to attend one day.