Next Saturday (April 28) the top horseplayers in North America will compete for $75,000 in prize money in the 2018 World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com, at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, NJ.
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“DerbyWars.com has been a fantastic partner for the World Harness Handicapping Championship,” said Rachel Ryan, marketing manager at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. “With their support we are able to guarantee the championship prize pool at $75,000. With 100 per cent of entry fees returned as prizes, this offers tremendous value to our players. Should 108 or more players enter the championship, the prize pool will exceed the guarantee. With 73 players already qualified we have a great shot of the prize pool exceeding $75,000!”
Seventy-three players qualified via derbywars.com online tournaments, TVG/Betfair, and on-site track tournaments held at the Meadowlands, Tioga & Vernon Downs, Buffalo Raceway and Standardbred Canada.
The World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com is a one-day tournament, with a welcome reception the evening prior. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,000. The $1,000 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $700 going to the prize pool. The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of seven Meadowlands races, plus three designated mandatory races (one each) from Buffalo, Vernon Downs and the Meadowlands. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10, with a guaranteed prize pool of $75,000.
Walk-up registrations will be accepted for the WHHC Final presented by DerbyWars.com until 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. For the contest entry form and complete rules, click here.
(Meadowlands Racetrack)