from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — On April 30, the top horseplayers in North America will compete for more than $50,000 in prize money in the 2016 World Harness Handicapping Championship, at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, N.J.

The WHHC qualifiers at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment are set for Jan. 23, Feb. 22, March 19 and April 2.

The Meadowlands Jan. 23 qualifier has a $100 total fee ($50 entry plus a $50 real-money bankroll). The format requires players to bet a minimum of $5 (no maximum) on 10 Meadowlands races.

Complete rules and entry form are available at www.PlayMeadowlands.com. The qualifier winner will earn a spot in the WHHC with prize money to be paid out to the top five finishers. The qualifier brochure can be downloaded here.

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).

In addition to the Meadowlands, Hawthorne Race Course, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs are conducting WHHC qualifiers. A complete list of participating outlets and qualifier dates can be found at www.PlayMeadowlands.com or by clicking here.

For more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact Rachel Ryan, Marketing Manager, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (raryan@playmeadowlands.com).