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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Platt and McKenna Qualify for WHHC presented by DerbyWars.com




Tim Platt of Little Falls, NJ, captured the November 3rd World Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifier presented by DerbyWars.com at the Meadowlands Racetrack. 

Platt cashed on seven of his ten wagers to finish the contest with $246.  He earned him the $546 top cash prize and a $1,300 seat in the WHHC Final April 6, 2019 at the Meadowlands Racetrack. 

Tim McKenna also qualified for the April 6th Final with his second place finish in Saturday’s contest.  McKenna remained in the top three throughout the contest and was able to solidify his second place finish with a $20 win wager on #4 Ghost Pine in Race 10.

The $200 Qualifier required contestants to place at least ten $10 minimum win wagers on Meadowlands races. 

The World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com is a one-day tournament [April 6, 2019], with a welcome reception the evening prior.  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.  The $150,000 prize pool is based on an estimated 150 entries.  The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of seven Meadowlands races, plus three designated mandatory races.  Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings.  Prize payouts are to the Top 10. 

DerbyWars.com is currently hosting regular online Qualifiers for the Final.  For more information visit https://www.derbywars.com/tournaments/list/whhc  For more information on the World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com can be found at PlayMeadowlands.com