Breakfast With The Babies begins this weekend

By The Meadowlands · 21 May 2026 · 6:08 am

East Rutherford, NJ – The most wonderful time of the year is upon us as the long wait for the next crop of freshmen pacers and trotters to perform is at an end, with baby races getting underway across the continent.

At 9:00 am on Saturday, June 6^th, The Meadowlands will premiere the 2026 edition of Breakfast With The Babies, featuring 2-year-olds, generously sponsored this year by our friends of the Tactical Landing Syndicate, Ecurie D Syndicate, and Karl Syndicate, standing at Southwind Farms of New Jersey.

The dates for the Baby races will be the following, but are subject to change due to conflicts at MetLife Stadium with the World Cup:

-Saturday, June 6^th at 9:00 am.
-Friday, June 12^th at 9:00 am.
-Saturday, June 20^th at 9:00 am.
-Friday, June 26^th at 9:00 am.

There will be a breakfast bounty of pastries and beverages, along with programs for the day available in Trotters. It’s all free and fun, and everyone is invited to attend.

As always, the races will be live-streamed on The Meadowlands website, and an announcer will be on hand to call the action.

$1,000 Meadowlands Handicapping Contest this Saturday

This Saturday, May 23, is the fifth Meadowlands Racetrack handicapping contest of the year.

The top two finishers in the contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.

The $1,000 prize pool will be split among the top four finishers.

Remaining 2026 Contest Schedule:

· Saturday, May 23

· Friday, June 12

· Friday, July 24

· Saturday, August 22

· Saturday, September 5

· Friday, October 23

· Saturday, November 14

· Invite Only $10,000 Contest – Saturday, December 12

The contest format:

· Contestants must bet a minimum of 5 Meadowlands races.

· No minimum and no maximum bet per race.

· Open to any wager on the Meadowlands live wagering menu. This includes W/P/S, Exacta, Trifecta, Pick 3/4/5/6, Daily Double, Superfecta, and Pick X wagers.

· Contestants keep all pari-mutuel winnings

· Unlimited entries are allowed per person.

There is no entry fee (a $100 live money bankroll is required) for players, and the prize pool is guaranteed at $1,000, funded by the Meadowlands Racetrack.

On Saturday, players must register/check in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:35 p.m. A $100 betting card must be purchased to participate, as this is a live money/wagering contest.

Complete contest rules/regulations can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/

Must be 18+ to wager on racing. Gambling problem, dial 1-800-Gambler.

From The Meadowlands