Live harness racing resumes tomorrow (Saturday, March 3) at the Meadowlands with a 6:35 p.m. first post. The race card is highlighted by a $30,202 carryover in the Pick 5.
The Pick 5 spans races 3-7 and has a $125,000 guarantee thanks to the USTA's Strategic Wagering Program.
Past performances for the Pick 5 (races 3-7), $50,000 Pick 4 (races 8-11) and the Race 13 Jackpot Super High 5 with a $120,134 carryover are available at the Meadowlands' website.
The racing feature is the seventh race $20,000 Preferred where the winter meet's top pacer thus far, Western Joe, takes on six rivals led by Dr J Hanover who is making his seasonal bow.
Western Joe has taken the class twice consecutively and won 4 of his 5 2018 starts for the owner/trainer combo of Anthony Ruggeri and Chris Choate. Pat Berry has been the pilot for the past pair, including last week's score in a snappy 1:50 flat.
Dr J Hanover had a solid four-year-old campaign highlighted by his all time Canadian record of 1:46.4. He's had pair of good qualifiers in anticipation of this start and a season filled with stakes engagements. Tony Alagna trains Dr J for Brad Grant, Robert LeBlanc, Steve Wienick and Irv Samelman. Brett Miller is listed to drive.
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is also hosting a $400 WHHC Super Qualifier tomorrow, Saturday, March 3. Four seats for the World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com are up for grabs.
The qualifier has a $400 total fee ($200 entry plus a $200 real-money bankroll). The format requires players to bet a minimum of $20 Win, Place, Show or WPS wagers on 10 Meadowlands races. Players can register on-site Saturday up until 7:15 p.m.
TVG/4NJBets is also hosting an online qualifier for customers Saturday. The contest includes three seats into the WHHC Final plus travel expenses.
The World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com Final is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment and has a guaranteed prize pool of $75,000.
For more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment ([email protected]) or 201-842-5015.
(Meadowlands)