East Rutherford, NJ - Frank Palmer, of Caldwell, NJ,
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 on April 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack. Palmer
also finished in 3rd 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 & 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
