Hickey wins free WHHC Qualifier

East Rutherford, NJ — Ken Hickey of Dumont, N.J., took first place in this past Saturday’s free WHHC Qualifier at the Meadowlands. Hickey won a $1,000 seat into the World Harness Handicapping Championship Final on Sept. 10.

The contest required players to make a mythical $2 “across the board” wager on one horse in races 1-10 at the Meadowlands. Hickey finished with $119.50, $9 ahead of the second place finisher. He hit the board on all but one of his 10 wagers. His biggest score came in race four when Tim Tetrick piloted Great Unknown to an upset win, giving Hickey a $38.40 across the board score.

Qualifier information can be found at PlayMeadowlands.com.

The World Harness Handicapping Championship is a one-day tournament (Sept. 10). Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,000. The $1,000 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $700 going to the prize pool. 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.

Players that have qualified for the WHHC final include:

  • John Settembrino – Meadowlands November 2021 Free Qualifier
  • William Alemijevic – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
  • Jaime Ortiz – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
  • Karen Fossli – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
  • Joe Barre – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
  • Sean Loebs – Meadowlands $200 February 2022 Qualifier
  • Stefan Ferrara – Meadowlands $200 February 2022 Qualifier
  • John Vail – Meadowlands $200 March 2022 Qualifier
  • John Murphy – Meadowlands $200 March 2022 Qualifier
  • Leo Talback – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
  • Michael Kepler – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
  • Charles Polgar – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
  • Jeff Marrotte – Tioga Downs
  • Frank Palmasani – Vernon Downs
  • Todd Slembarski – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
  • Greg Lipinski – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
  • Patrick O’Malley – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
  • Russ Slader – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier

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.

Details on the WHHC can be found here.

Back to Top

Share via