Big Ranger made favorite for Hambletonian

At 9h41, on August 5, 2026 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Big Ranger, who won one of last week’s two eliminations for the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, drew post 4 for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 final and was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the 101st edition of the sport’s premier race for 3-year-old trotters.

The remaining elimination winner, Apex, drew post 3 and was installed as the 5-2 second choice on the morning line.

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