After outmatching over 109 rivals at the Spring Handicapping Tournament at Grand River Raceway in June, Elora, Ontario's Bill Porter emerged victorious in this year's $25,000 Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship
on Saturday night at the Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ont.
Porter's bankroll of $96.60 was the high total among the 34 finalists representing thousands of fans that took part in over 50 qualifying events across the country, including online challenges and multi-leg events.
Players were asked to make $2 Win/Place wagers on 15 races between Georgian Downs, Western Fair and Woodbine Racetrack.
Here are the top five finishers in the 2011 Trot Canada National Handicapping Championship:
1. Bill Porter, Elora, Ont.
-- $96.60 bankroll - wins $25,000
2. Rick Therrien, Sudbury, Ont.
-- $80.60 bankroll - wins $1,000
3. Bill Swainson, St. Marys, Ont.
-- $76.80 bankroll - wins $500
4. Albert Czerniga, Hamilton, Ont.
-- $74.00 bankroll - wins $250
5. Greg Darnell, London, Ont.
-- $66.70 bankroll - wins $100
Great job Kathy and Kristina
Great job Kathy and Kristina and all the support staff who did a great job in the TCNHC hosted by Standardbred Canada and Western Fair in London.
I met some nice people and had a wonderful day job well done.
On behalf of me and my family we all enjoyed the event.
Also congratulations to all the players and winners.