from the Meadowlands Publicity Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Only a few days remain to register for the 2009 National Harness Handicapping Championship.

Harness racing’s only tournament to feature a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool, the NHHC will bring together the nation’s top handicappers on Saturday, April 25, at Meadowlands Racetrack. Players can buy directly into the tournament for $800 ($400 entry fee/$400 tournament bankroll).

To play, contestants must bet 10 races: their choice of eight Meadowlands races, plus two designated mandatory races (one each from Balmoral and Cal-Expo).

Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10, with first place secured at $20,000. The NHHC entry fee also includes a welcome reception Friday, April 24, in Pegasus Restaurant and dinner buffet and gift on Saturday, April 25.

Registrations must be received by 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, in the Meadowlands Marketing Department. To register by credit card, call (201) 460-4050.

In addition to the Meadowlands, participants in the 2009 NHHC include: Balmoral Park, Buffalo Raceway, Cal-Expo, Harrington Raceway, Maywood Park, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Penn National OTW, Rosecroft, TVG, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, Western Regional OTB, and Youbet.