There are a number of qualifying events on tap in the next week for the 2011 edition of the Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship

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Clinton Raceway is hosting a qualifying event on Sunday, August 7. For more information, contact Jessica Carnochan at 519-482-5204.

Hanover Raceway is hosting a qualifying event on Wednesday, August 10. For more information contact Gord Dougan at 519-364-2860.

The TCNHC is scheduled for Saturday, November 12 at Western Fair District in London, Ont. and features an estimated grand prize of $25,000.

Participants can look forward to luxury accommodation at the Hilton Hotel in downtown London, where they will be hosted by Standardbred Canada for the weekend.

The Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship is a nationwide initiative aimed at fans and horseplayers. During the next three months, racetracks and industry organizations across Canada will hold regional qualifying events.

Dean MacNevin of Charlottetown, P.E.I., won the $25,000 grand prize for the 2010 TCNHC, which was hosted at Georgian Downs last October.

Watch SC’s website for updates on qualifying events and your chance to win a spot in the Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship.