by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — A World Harness Handicapping Championship qualifying tournament will be held at Buffalo Raceway this Saturday (March 19).

This is a one day event with the winner of the local contest receiving entry into the $50,000 World Harness Handicapping Championships at The Meadowlands on Saturday (April 30) along with two night hotel accommodations and $500 cash. Second place will receive $250 and third place $100. Also, past performances for Buffalo Raceway and The Meadowlands are free to the entrants.

There’s a $10 entry fee and participants must be a member of the Hamburg Gaming Player’s Reward Club which is free to join.

Contestants will receive 10 mythical win wagers of $200 each and must play at least five of the races on Buffalo Raceway’s program on March 19. First post will be 6 p.m. at Buffalo Raceway.

For more information, go to www.buffaloraceway.com.