The World Harness Handicapping Championship Set for April 29

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is proud to announce that TwinSpires is the title sponsor of the 2017 World Harness Handicapping Championship set for Saturday, April 29, 2017.

On that date, the top horseplayers in North America will compete for a guaranteed $50,000 prize pool in the WHHC Final at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, NJ.

“[TwinSpires] has been a great partner and is now a welcomed title sponsor for the WHHC,” said Rachel Ryan, Marketing Manager at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.  “With their support we are able to guarantee the Championship prize pool at $50,000.  Should more than 100 players enter the Championship, the prize pool will exceed $50,000.  This offers tremendous value to our players and will hopefully increase participation.”

“[TwinSpires] is proud to guarantee this year’s prize pool at $50,000 – allowing Harness players to compete for the largest harness handicapping contest cash prize in years,” said Merv Huber-Calvo, Tournament Director at [TwinSpires]. “Savvy players can get ahead of the game and hone their skills in online harness handicapping contests everyday on [TwinSpires].com, including upcoming Qualifiers"

The World Harness Handicapping Championship 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 $800.  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, with a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000.

The 2017 Meadowlands World Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifier schedule is set and each Qualifier brochure is available at PlayMeadowlands.com.  The contest schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, February 25 - $400 contest with top 4 finishers winning WHHC seats
• Saturday, March 18 - $100 contest with winner earning WHHC seat
• Saturday, April 1 - $50 Last Chance contest with winner earning WHHC seat

TwinSpires.com will host regular online Qualifiers for the WHHC beginning Saturday, February 11. Entries for the first online Qualifier are now open, with an entry fee of $35. New accounts to TwinSpires are eligible for a $300 Sign Up Bonus.

Cal Expo, Hoosier Park, Monticello Raceway, Northville Downs, Plainridge Racecourse, Scioto Downs, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs and Buffalo Raceway have signed up to host World Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifiers.

The World Harness Handicapping Championship 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).

For more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (raryan@playmeadowlands.com) or 201-842-5015. For more information on WHHC online qualifying contests, contact Merv Huber-Calvo at Merv@bamsas.com.