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Who was the first horse to win a pari-mutuel race at the Meadowlands? |
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Quick Baron was the first horse to win a pari-mutuel race at the Meadowlands on September 1, 1976.
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When was the first $1 million Meadowlands purse? |
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The Meadowlands Pace purse grew to $1 million for the first time in 1980, the year Niatross won.
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Who holds the record for the fastest mile in Meadowlands harness racing history? |
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On August 5, 2006, the fastest race mile in track and harness racing history was set by Holborn Hanover (1:46.4) at Meadowlands Racetrack.
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When was the first thoroughbred race at the Meadowlands? |
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Thoroughbred racing debuted at the Meadowlands Racetrack before a crowd of 25,158 on September 6, 1977.
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When did the Hambletonian debut at the Meadowlands? |
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The world’s most famous trotting event, the Hambletonian, which has had a number of different homes, debuted at the Meadowlands Racetrack on August 8, 1981.
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What is the capacity of the Meadowlands Racetrack's Grandstand? |
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The Grandstand at Meadowlands Racetrack has seating to accommodate 40,000 people.
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What HBO television series taped a scene at the Meadowlands in 2000? |
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An airport scene for the 2000 season of the television series "The Sopranos" was filmed at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
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Which 1986 film, starting two New Jersey natives, shot scenes at the Meadowlands? |
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Movie scenes from the 1986 film "Wise Guys" with Joe Piscopo and Danny DeVito were shot at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
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What is the cost of admission for the Meadowlands Racetrack? |
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Admission to the Paddock Level and Grandstand is $1, the Clubhouse is $3 and the Pegasus Level is $5.
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What are the dimensions of the main track at the Meadowlands ? |
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The main track is one mile with a homestretch of 990 feet. The distance from the start/finish line to the first turn is 330 feet. The width of the homestretch is 90 feet and the backstretch is 80 feet.
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Can I watch the races on the Internet? |
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Yes, the Meadowlands Racetrack web site, www.meadowlandsracetrack.com, includes live audio/video streaming of the races.
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Which harness driver was the first to reach the $100 million mark in earnings at the Meadowlands? |
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John Campbell became the first driver in racing history to reach $100 million in earnings at one track on March 18, 2000 at the Meadowlands.
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What is the Meadowlands Racetrack record for attendance? |
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The Meadowlands Racetrack record for attendance is 52,975 set on June 11, 1982 on the night of a closed ciruit broadcast of the Cooney-Holmes heavyweight championship fight.
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Who won the first Meadowlands Pace in 1977? |
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The first Meadowlands Pace in 1977 carried a purse of $425,000. The winner was Bernard and Rosalind Mann's Escort, trained and driven by Carl LeCause.
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Who is the only horse buried at the Meadowlands? |
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The pacing filly Tarport Hap died on the Meadowlands during a race on March 12, 1977, and is buried in the track's Paddock Park. She regularly beat male horses, including Rambling Willie.
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Who won the first Hambletonian at the Meadowlands in 1981? |
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The first Hambletonian winner at the Meadowlands Racetrack was named Shiaway St. Pat. He was driven to victory by Ray Remmen.
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When do horses celebrate their birthday? |
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All Northern Hemisphere horses celebrate their birthday on January 1, regardless of when they were born.
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