Ray Garnett took top honours for the week in HANA Harness’ 2013 Grand Circuit Handicapping Challenge with a weekly net profit of $248.60, leading a trio of handicappers with triple-digit profits.
Finishing second for the week was Gordon Waterstone with a net profit of $193.00 for the week, with Sally Hinckley grabbing the show spot with a weekly profit of $115.00.
Garnett’s biggest hit came in the Three Diamonds as he made a $30 Win wager on the winner, Delightful Dragon, earning him $315.00.
Overall contest leader, Richard Scott remains on top with a net loss of $127.40, $713.45 ahead of second-place handicapper Earl Paulson. With three races remaining, it appears the trailing handicappers will need to make some bold handicapping selections if they have any hope of catching Scott or to get into the top three in order to earn some money for their charities.
Here are the contest standings at the conclusion of action on December 1, 2013.
KEY HITS
Ray Garnett - $5 Exacta Box ($30) in The Valley Victory paid $105.50, $30 Win in The Three Diamonds paid $315.00; Sally Hinckley - $20 Trifecta plus a $5 Trifecta Key ($10) in The Moni Maker paid $325.00; Dennis O’Hara - $10 Trifecta ($30) in The Moni Maker paid $130.00; Gordon Waterstone - $10 Exacta ($30) in The Nadia Lobell paid $333.00, $10 Trifecta ($30) in The Moni Maker paid $130.00.
REMAINING CONTEST SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 7, 2013 – Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment; $58,000 (Est.) Reynolds - 3yo Colt Pace, $50,000(Est.) Reynolds – 3yo Filly Pace
Saturday, December 14, 2013 – Northfield Park; $130,000(Est.) Cleveland Classic - Open
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