by Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Tedd Derian of the Bronx, N.Y., won Meadowlands Racetrack’s March World Harness Handicapping Championship qualifier held on March 23.

Derian captured first place with a big score in the final race of the night. His $40 win wager on Dana’s Sharp Smart in race 12 paid $304 and ended his night with a bankroll of $466.50.

Derian’s win earned him the $2,280 cash prize and a $1,000 seat in the World Harness Handicapping Championship to be held on April 13 at Meadowlands Racetrack.

There are $1,000 buy-in entries available for the World Harness Handicapping Championship on April 13. Visit www.MeadowlandsRacetrack.com for complete details and to download the finals brochure.

Tournament Standings–March 23, 2013
Rank, Name, Bankroll, Prize
1, Tedd Derian, $466.50, $2,280 (plus $1,000 WHHC seat)
2, Brian Ketover, $393.50, $1,140
3, Ed Lambert, $356, $855
4, Don Morgan, $313, $570
5, Frank Palmer, $249, $285
6, Joe Barre, $243, $285
7, Rich Preziotti, $228, $114
8, Del Kern, $199, $114
9, Grace Radice, $185.50, $114
10, Robert Buzzel, $153, $114