Frank Palmer of Caldwell, New Jersey captured the April 11 ‘Last Chance World Harness Handicapping Qualifier’ at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Palmer built his $200 bankroll into $881, earning him the $2,352 top-cash prize and an $800 seat in the World Harness Handicapping Championship, which will take place on April 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack. Palmer also finished in third place with his second contest entry. As a result, he can assign his additional WHHC seat to the person of his choice.
Also earning berths into the World Harness Handicapping Champion Final were Greg Capece and Arthur Suckow.
The WHHC is a partnership between Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment and the United States Trotting Association formed to create the industry’s ultimate tournament experience. Standardbred Canada supports the project by facilitating the participation of Canadian racing and wagering outlets.
The WHHC is a one-day tournament (April 25, 2015), with a welcome reception the evening prior. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $800. The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of seven Meadowlands races, plus three designated mandatory races from partner tracks. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10, with an estimated prize pool of $50,000*.
In addition to the Meadowlands, the United States Trotting Association, Tioga and Vernon Downs, Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, Twinspires, Standardbred Canada, Red Shores and Buffalo Raceway conducted WHHC qualifiers.
Registration deadline is 10 p.m., Friday April 24. For the contest entry form and complete rules, visit playmeadowlands.com.
(Meadowlands)