East Rutherford, NJ — The first of six Meadowlands qualifiers for the World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com is Saturday (Nov. 2).

Next Saturday’s qualifier has a $100 total fee ($50 entry plus a $50 real-money bankroll). The format requires players to place $5 win wagers on any ten Meadowlands races. The top two finishers will earn spots in the WHHC with prize money to be paid out to the top 10 finishers. Players can register onsite Saturday up until 7:15 p.m. More information is available at this link.

The remaining Meadowlands qualifier schedule is:
• Saturday (Dec. 21): Free Handicapping Contest – 1 seat
• Jan. 3, 2020–March 28, 2020: Free Online Survival Challenge – 3 WHHC seats
• Saturday (Jan. 11): $400 Qualifier with 4 WHHC seats
• Saturday (Feb. 22): $200 contest with top 2 WHHC seats
• Saturday (March 7): $200 contest with 2 WHHC seats

DerbyWars will host regular online qualifiers for the WHHC every Saturday night. Players can qualify for as little as $22. Complete DerbyWars qualifier information can be found at DerbyWars.com.

The $150,000 World Harness Handicapping Championship final is set for April 18, 2020. The World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com is a one-day tournament, 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 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. For online qualifying on DerbyWars.com, players may contact support@derbywars.com.