Steven Torres, of West Milford, NJ, captured the March 28 World Harness Handicapping Qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Torres built his $100 bankroll into $2,189 earning him the $1,040 top cash prize and an $800 seat in the World Harness Handicapping Championship on April 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack.
Contestants in the qualifier had a minimum 10 of the 12 races on the Meadowlands card, with a $10 minimum per race. Only win wagers were allowed and on one horse per race.
The twelfth and final race was the pivotal play for Torres. He bet $55 to win on Chilli NZ ($79.60) and cashed $2,189.
The next Meadowlands WHHC Qualifier is scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Visit playmeadowlands.com for complete details.
Tournament Standings – March, 28, 2015
Rank, Name, Bankroll, Prize
1, Steven Torres, $2,189, $1,040
2, Jeff Gordon, $1,751, $520
3, Joe Barre, $1,602, $390
4, Bill White, $1,592, $260
5, Cody Burke, $360, $130
6, Greg Lipinski, $260, $52
7, Nick Montemurro, $145, $52
8, Nick Montemurro, $132, $52
9, Alan Hirschberg, $112, $52
10, Joe Pavlica Jr, $100, $52
(Meadowlands)