WHHC spot up for grabs at Big M

East Rutherford, NJ – Next Thursday, July 7 is the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Summer WHHC Qualifier.  The qualifier is great for beginners as the total fee is just $100 ($50 entry plus a $50 real-money bankroll).  The format requires players to bet a $10 Win wager on five Meadowlands races.   Players can wager on more than five races if they so desire.   Players can register on-site Thursday up until 6:20 pm.

The winner of Thursday’s contest will win a $1,000 seat into the WHHC Final.

Players that have qualified for the WHHC Final include:

• John Settembrino – Meadowlands November 2021 Free Qualifier
• William Alemijevic – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
• Jaime Ortiz – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
• Karen Fossli – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
• Joe Barre – Meadowlands $400 January 2022 Qualifier
• Sean Loebs – Meadowlands $200 February 2022 Qualifier
• Stefan Ferrara – Meadowlands $200 February 2022 Qualifier
• John Vail – Meadowlands $200 March 2022 Qualifier
• John Murphy – Meadowlands $200 March 2022 Qualifier
• Leo Talback – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
• Michael Kepler – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
• Charles Polgar – 2022 Winter Survival Challenge
• Jeff Marrotte – Tioga Downs
• Frank Palmasani – Vernon Downs
• Todd Slembarski – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
• Greg Lipinski – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
• Patrick O’Malley – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
• Russ Slader – Meadowlands $400 April 2022 Qualifier
• Ken Hickey – Meadowlands June Qualifier

The World Harness Handicapping Championship is a one-day tournament [September 10, 2022]. 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.  Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings.  Prize payouts are to the Top 10.

For more information on how to become a WHHC partner outlet or sponsor, contact Rachel Ryan, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (raryan@playmeadowlands.com) or 201-842-5015.

Details on the WHHC can be found at https://playmeadowlands.com/handicapping/contests-challenges/