by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs will host its National Harness Handicapping Contest qualifying event on Saturday, March 27, with five races from Yonkers Raceway, along with five from Saratoga.

Entry into the handicapping contest is free and registration will begin at 6 pm. The winner of the contest will receive an expense paid trip to the NHHC final event (April 23-25) at the Meadowlands.

For more information on the handicapping contest visit www.tiogadowns.com or call 1-888-WIN-TIOGA.

Vernon Downs wrapped up its 2010 NHHC qualifier on Saturday, March 20, with Earl Andrews from Edmeston, New York winning the contest and qualifying for the final at the Meadowlands.