Prize money worth approximately $40,000 and trips to Las Vegas are up for grabs at Delaware Park’s Major Handicap Tournament on Saturday, June 12. The June 12 tournament highlights the handicapping contest schedule at Delaware Park this year.

The top five finishers in the June 12 contest will win entry into the 2011 Coast Casino Horse Players World Series in Las Vegas, plus airfare and room. Based upon 400 entrants, prize amounts are as follows: $20,000 for first place, $7,000 for second place, $4,000 for third place, $2,000 for fourth place, $1,000 for fifth place, $400 for sixth through tenth places and $100 for 11th though 50th place.

One hundred percent of entry fees are returned to the players in prize monies. The entry fee is a non-refundable $100 with $200 as a betting stake. A maximum of two entries per person is allowed. The minimum wager is $20 per race with a 10 race minimum.

The remaining eight handicapping tournaments are scheduled for May 8, June 13, July 17, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 27 and December 11. These monthly handicap contests will consist of six tracks, maximum two entries per person. The purse distribution, based upon 150 entries, is as follows: $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second, $900 for third, and $600 for fourth. The winner of each monthly contest wins entry, airfare and room in the 2011 Coast Casino Horse Players World Series in Las Vegas.

For more information about the major handicap tournament and the monthly handicap contests, please visit the Delaware Park website at www.delawarepark.com or contact Bill Moore at (302) 994-2521 ext. 7136 or by e-mail at bill.moore@delawarepark.com.