East Rutherford, NJ — Stephanie Davis of Brooklyn, N.Y., captured the Jan. 12 World Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifier presented by DerbyWars.com at the Meadowlands Racetrack.

Davis cashed on three early show bets to keep her in the contest and used her remaining $94 on a win bet in race 14 on Rather Swell. Her win bet paid off at $754.40 giving her the $900 grand prize and a $1,300 seat into the World Harness Handicapping final. This is Stephanie’s first time qualifying into the WHHC; she is a regular at the National Handicapping Championship, having qualified 12 times.

James Michael of Cherry Hill, N.J., also qualified for the April 13 final with his second place finish in Saturday’s contest. Michael hit on four of his ten wagers, the largest being a $385 score in the sixth race at the Meadowlands with a $50 win bet on Redonkulous.

George Wagner of Warrington, Pa., and Tim Platt of Little Falls, N.J., also qualified into the WHHC final with their third and fourth place finishes.

The $400 Qualifier required contestants to place at least ten $20 minimum win, place, and/or show wagers on Meadowlands races.

The World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com is a one-day tournament (April 13), with a welcome reception the evening prior. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,300. The $1,300 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $1,000 going to the prize pool. The $150,000 prize pool is based on an estimated 150 entries. 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.

Derby Wars is currently hosting regular online qualifiers for the final. Players can qualify for as little as $22. Complete DerbyWars qualifier information can be found at www.DerbyWars.com.

Club Hawthorne, Buffalo Raceway and TVG/4NJBets are also hosting WHHC qualifiers. Visit this link for a complete qualifier schedule.

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.