It has been announced that buy-ins are being welcomed for the 2019 World Harness Handicapping Championship, which will take place this Saturday (April 13).
Top North American horseplayers will be competing for $125,000 in prize money (based on 125 entries) in the 2019 WHHC, which is presented by DerbyWars.com. The WHHC is a one-day tournament with a welcome reception the evening prior.
The $125,000 prize pool is based on an estimated 125 entries with a $50,000 first-place prize. Currently, the championship’s grand prize is guaranteed at $40,000 regardless of the number of entries.
The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of eight Meadowlands races, two designated mandatory races. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10.
Derby Wars will host a Last Chance Qualifier this Thursday, April 11. Details are available at derbywars.com/tournaments/list/whhc.
Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,300. The $1,300 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $1,000 going to the prize pool.
Walk-up registrations will be accepted for the WHHC Final presented by DerbyWars.com until 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
(With files from the Meadowlands Racetrack)