Loebs and Ferrara qualify for WHHC final
February 22, 2022,East Rutherford, NJ —– Sean Loebs of Cresskill, N.J., captured the Feb. 19 World Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
The $200 qualifier required contestants to place at least ten $10 minimum win wagers on Meadowlands races.
Loebs cashed in on his first contest wager, a $100 win wager on Manhattan Beach, earning $230 and catapulting to the top of the leaderboard. He remained in the top three throughout the contest and took first place with his final wager in race 13. Loebs’ $250 final win wager on post time favorite Hes Gone Badder cashed for $675, giving him a total of $725. In addition to his contest winnings, he also earned $1,280 and a $1,000 seat into the World Harness Handicapping final.
Stefan Ferrara, a veteran WHHC participant, also qualified into the WHHC final with his $535 second place finish.
The top five contest finishers were:
| Contest Winnings | Prize $ | First | Last | City | State |
| $725 | $1280 | Sean | Loebs | Cresskill | NJ |
| $535 | $704 | Stefan | Ferrara | Mount Vernon | NY |
| $526 | $512 | Joseph | Giaramits | ||
| $351 | $384 | John | Damico | Myrtle Beach | SC |
| $216 | $320 | Russ | Slader | Nutley | NJ |
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 $400 bankroll, with the remaining $600 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.
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.