Odds On Racing - Harness Racing

Entries Now Accepted for April 2 Handicapping Final

March 3, 2005

Harness handicappers have been attempting to earn berths into the NHHC on April 2 by participating in qualifiers at racing and wagering establishments across North America. The top two finishers earn berths into the NHHC, with all expenses paid by the qualifying
tracks, including the entry fee and live bankroll.

Discounts [based on the order of finish] into the NHHC Final are offered to the top 25 finishers in any NHHC qualifying event. The complete schedule of upcoming NHHC qualifiers is available at www.thebigm.com/nhhc.asp.

The rules for the April 2 championship tournament have been finalized and applications are now being accepted for direct entry into the main event. Entrants into the NHHC must bet a total of 10 races: five mandatory races selected by the NHHC panel, consisting of one race from each of the following partner tracks -- The Meadows, Northfield Park, Woodbine, Balmoral and Cal-Expo -- and the player's choice of five Meadowlands live races.

Entrants must bet exactly $20 per race and entrants can only bet on one horse per race. Contest wagers may be either win, place or a combination of the two, but the amount wagered must equal $20 and must be on one horse only. The entry fee for the NHHC is $700, which is non-refundable. An additional $200 betting card purchase is required with registration form for the tournament bankroll.

The cutoff for entries is Friday, April 1 at 10 p.m. The winner of the NHHC will receive the title "National Harness Handicapping Champion," the $50,000 guaranteed first prize, an airline voucher from Continental Airlines good for two tickets anywhere in the continental USA; a guest appearance on the Fox Sports Net's Racing from the Meadowlands show; and have his or her handicapping picks and photo posted on the Meadowlands website every Saturdayin 2005.