Joey Squires of Charlottetown, P.E.I., won the ‘I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club’s Pick 9 Online Handicapping Challenge for the Atlantic Regional Driving Championship, which took place this past Saturday at Red Shores' Summerside Raceway.
Squires was one of 25 entrants to select victor Marc Campbell for the top spot, but he was the lone entry to pick runner up Ryan Ellis. A regular ILCHR contest participant, Squires has been an avid racing fan for the last 12 years. Joey currently owns and trains a mare of his own, and his favourite racing spot is Grand River Raceway in Ontario. Ron Pierce’s driving talents and memorable interviews clinches him the top spot in Squires’ list of favourite drivers.
Here’s how Squires handicapped the Atlantic Regional:
1 – Marc Campbell
2 – Ryan Ellis
3 – Gilles Barrieau
4 – Kevin Dillon
5 – Ryan Campbell
6 – Jason Hughes
7 – Todd Trites
8 – Darren Crowe
9 – Brodie MacPhee
Here’s how the leader board looked after the evening wrapped up:
(Rank – Driver – Points)
1 – Marc Campbell – 71
2 – Ryan Ellis – 65
3 – Darren Crowe – 55
4 – Jason Hughes – 50
5 – Gilles Barrieau – 49
6 – Todd Trites – 41
7 – Brodie MacPhee – 31
8 – Ryan Campbell – 31
9 – Kevin Dillon – 27
To view Saturday’s race results, click here.
Congratulations Squires! We hope you enjoy your fantastic prize pack, which includes a $50 gift card at Grand River Raceway, $50 in Fan Club swag, and an autographed photo of Marc Campbell.
There will be a Pick 8 Online Handicapping Challenge for the National Driving Championship, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 at Red Shores’ Charlottetown Driving Park.
