by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — A coveted spot in the World Harness Handicapping Championship at The Meadowlands is up for grabs on Saturday night (March 24) at Buffalo Raceway when the local competition takes place starting at 6 p.m.

Entry fee is $10 at Buffalo Raceway with the winner receiving $500 in cash, hotel accommodations for two nights and paid entry ($1,000 value) into the World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com at The Meadowlands on Saturday (April 28). The runner-up in the Buffalo Raceway event will pocket $250 with third place taking home $100.

There’s a $75,000 guaranteed prize pool in The Meadowlands tournament with $40,000 going to the winner.

In the qualifier, players will get ten ‘mythical’ $200 win wagers. Entrants must play five races on Buffalo Raceway’s card while the other remaining five bets will be played at The Meadowlands.

Entrants must be a Hamburg Gaming Rewards Club member in order to participate. Becoming a member is free to join. You also must be 18 years of age to be a contestant.

For more information including complete rules and regulations, go to www.buffaloraceway.com.