On
April 19, 2014 the top horseplayers in North America will compete for over
$60,000 in prize money* in the 2014 World Harness Handicapping Championship, at
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, NJ.
The
WHHC qualifiers at the newly opened Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment are
set for January 11, February 22 and March 15.
The
Meadowlands January 11 qualifier has a $200 total fee ($100 entry plus a $100
real-money bankroll). The format requires players to bet a minimum of $10
($100 maximum) on 10 Meadowlands races. Complete rules and entry form are
available at PlayMeadowlands.com. The top two finishers will earn spots
in the WHHC with prize money to be paid out to the Top 10 finishers.
The
World Harness Handicapping Championship (WHHC) is the partnership between Meadowlands
Racing & 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, with a welcome reception the evening prior.
Players may earn a seat in the WHHC through a qualifying event at a partner
wagering outlet or through direct buy-in ($800).
In
addition to the Meadowlands, the United States Trotting Association, The
Meadows and Buffalo are conducting WHHC qualifiers. A complete list of
participating outlets and qualifier dates can be found at PlayMeadowlands.com
or by clicking
here.
For
more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact
Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (raryan@newmracing.com) or Kathy Wade Vlaar,
Standardbred Canada (kwvlaar@standardbredcanada.ca).
