There was a change atop the standings in the year-long Horse Racing New Brunswick handicapping contest in week nine.

Brad MacPherson had a strong week with $33.70 earned in the trio of selected races. He now leads the pack with a grand total of $137.60. He leads Rose Doyle ($134.30) and Kayden Buchanan ($121.40).

This week's individual winner for the most winnings this past week is Kayden Buchanan, who led all players with a weekly haul of $49.40. He picks up a $25.00 HPI prize.

Week 10 will take place this Saturday at Exhibition Park Raceway. Here are the complete standings after week nine of the competition:

Brad MacPherson - $137.60
Rose Doyle - $134.30
Kayden Buchanan - $121.40
Adam Saunders - $113.10
Jenn Ritchie - $93.30
Bruce Smith - $43.50
Roy Flowers - $31.00
Wayne Hubbard - $30.50

(HRNB)