from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Steven Torres, of West Milford, N.J., captured the March 28 World Harness Handicapping qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack.

Torres built his $100 bankroll into $2,189, earning him the $1,040 top cash prize and an $800 seat in the World Harness Handicapping Championship on April 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack.

Contestants in the qualifier had a minimum 10 of the 12 races on the Meadowlands card, with a $10 minimum per race. Only win wagers were allowed and on one horse per race.

The 12th and final race was the pivotal play for Torres. He bet $55 to win on Chilli NZ ($79.60) and cashed $2,189.

The next Meadowlands WHHC qualifier is scheduled for Saturday (April 11). Visit PlayMeadowlands.com for complete details.

Tournament Standings–March 28, 2015
Rank-Name-Bankroll-Prize
1-Steven Torres-$2,189-$1,040
2-Jeff Gordon-$1,751-$520
3-Joe Barre-$1,602-$390
4-Bill White-$1,592-$260
5-Cody Burke-$360-$130
6-Greg Lipinski-$260-$52
7-Nick Montemurro-$145-$52
8-Nick Montemurro-$132-$52
9-Alan Hirschberg-$112-$52
10-Joe Pavlica Jr.-$100-$52