from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — This Saturday (April 28), the top horseplayers in North America will compete for $75,000 in prize money in the 2018 World Harness Handicapping Championship presented by DerbyWars.com, at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.

The WHHC is a one-day tournament, with a welcome reception the evening prior.

This Thursday, DerbyWars.com is offering a final qualifier with two $1,000 seats in the final up for grabs. Players can register at www.derbywars.com/tournaments/list/whhc.

Through Tuesday, 73 players have qualified via DerbyWars.com online tournaments, TVG/Betfair, and on-site track tournaments held at the Meadowlands, Tioga and Vernon Downs, Buffalo Raceway and Standardbred Canada.

Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,000. The $1,000 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $700 going to the prize pool. The WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of seven Meadowlands races, plus three designated mandatory races (one each) from Buffalo, Vernon Downs and the Meadowlands. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the top 10, with a guaranteed prize pool of $75,000. If more than 108 players enter the Championship, the prize pool will exceed the guarantee.

Walk-up registrations will be accepted for the WHHC final presented by DerbyWars.com until 7 p.m. on Saturday (April 28). For the contest entry form and complete rules visit http://playmeadowlands.com/contest_detail.aspx?id=8240.