by Amy Silver, publicity director, Meadowlands Racetrack

East Rutherford, NJ — Harness racing’s only tournament to feature $50,000 in prize money, the National Harness Handicapping Championship will bring together the nation’s top handicappers on Saturday, April 24, at Meadowlands Racetrack.

Players who have not qualified through a satellite tournament may buy directly into the NHHC Final for $800 ($400 entry fee/$400 tournament bankroll). The NHHC entry fee includes a cocktail reception in the Clubhouse Suites on Friday, April 23, and a dinner buffet and gift bag on Saturday, April 24.

The NHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of eight Meadowlands races, plus two designated mandatory races from partner tracks. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the Top 10, with first place secured at $20,000. Awards will be adjusted higher if there are more than 125 entries.

Registration deadline is 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. To register by credit card, call 201.460.4050. For the contest entry form and complete rules, click here.

In addition to the Meadowlands, partners in the 2010 NHHC include Balmoral Park, Buffalo Raceway, Harrington Raceway, Hawthorne Racecourse, Maywood Park, The Meadows, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Penn National OTW, Rosecroft, TVG, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Western Regional OTB, Woodbine/Mohawk and Youbet.

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