Meadowlands: Adams wins free seat into WHHC final
Russ Adams of Hanover, PA, took first place in Saturday’s free WHHC Qualifier at the Meadowlands. Adams won a $1,300 seat into the World Harness Handicapping Championship on April 18th, 2020.
Adams, the photo finish/timer at Rosecroft, credited his late grandfather for helping him get the win.
“I remember going to the track with him when I was young,” said Adams. “He was watching out for me tonight.”
The contest required players to make a mythical $2 "across the board" wager on one horse in races 1 – 10 at the Meadowlands. Adams finished with $138.90, only $12.30 ahead of the second place finisher. It was a tight race throughout the night with few favorites hitting the board.
The remaining Meadowlands qualifier schedule is:
- January 10, 2020 – March 28, 2020: Free Online Survival Challenge – 3 WHHC seats
- Saturday, January 11: $400 Qualifier with 4 WHHC seats
- Saturday, February 22 - $200 contest with top 2 WHHC seats
- Saturday, March 7- $200 contest with 2 WHHC seats
The $150,000 World Harness Handicapping Championship Final is set for April 18th, 2020. The World Harness Handicapping Championship is a one-day tournament, with a welcome reception the evening prior. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $1,300. The $1,300 entry fee includes a $300 bankroll, with the remaining $1,000 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.
-edited release (Meadowlands)