Meadowlands Media Relations
East
Rutherford, NJ - Due to the COVID-19 virus and the uncertainty many players had
about traveling to the Meadowlands Racetrack, the 2020 World Harness
Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com has been
cancelled.
Players
that qualified for a seat through the Meadowlands or DerbyWars.com will be
refunded the $1,300 tournament seat as a prize payout. Players can also
choose to have their qualifying seat held for the 2021 contest.
“This
was a tough decision for us,” said Rachel Ryan, Marketing Manager for the
Meadowlands Racetrack. “With so many unknowns remaining for the Meadowlands
regarding permitted onsite attendance and COVID protocols we (along with
DerbyWars) made the call to cancel for this year. We want all players to
feel comfortable traveling to the track and safe while onsite wagering.
Not holding the WHHC this year was our best option.”
DerbyWars
has announced a $25,000 online game with an estimated $10,000
first prize for Meadowlands Pace Night on Saturday, July 18. Players can
qualify every week on DerbyWars.com.
The
WHHC will return in 2021 and updates can be found at http://www.meadowlandsracetrack.com/contest_detail.aspx?id=8240
