(August
22, 2016) – The second half of the 2016
Hambletonian Society Grand Circuit Handicapping Challenge sponsored
by DRF Harness, Green
Acquisition Corporation, The Hambletonian Society, Hoosier Park Racing and
Casino, Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, Northfield Park, The Raceway at
Western Fair District, Red Shores Charlottetown Driving Park, Tioga Downs, and
Vernon Downs starts off as the first half ended; Jay Hochstetler, albeit the
smallest of leads, is in first place.
Hochstetler, who is the overall leader as well by a
substantial amount, kicks off the 2nd half of the contest season earning
214.63 points, 0.18 points ahead of Russ Adams who earned 214.45. In the show spot for the week is Mark Deutsch
with 186.5 points.
The condensed standings after this weekend’s action
follows. For the complete standings,
visit the HANA Harness contest website.
2nd Half and Overall
Standings
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Position
|
Handicapper
|
Points This Week
|
Total Points
|
Points Back
|
Overall Position
|
Overall Points
|
Overall Points Back
|
1st
|
Jay Hochstetler (FHW)
|
214.63
|
214.63
|
-
|
1st
|
2003.73
|
-
|
2nd
|
Russ Adams
|
214.45
|
214.45
|
0.18
|
2nd
|
1395.38
|
608.35
|
3rd
|
Mark Deutsch
|
186.50
|
186.50
|
28.13
|
10th
|
1164.70
|
839.03
|
4th
|
Gordon Waterstone
|
170.25
|
170.25
|
44.38
|
4th
|
1338.73
|
665.00
|
5th
|
Ray Garnett
|
166.63
|
166.63
|
48.00
|
14th
|
955.40
|
1,048.33
|
6th
|
Sally Hinckley
|
155.90
|
155.90
|
58.73
|
6th
|
1325.78
|
677.95
|
7th
|
Joe Bengston
|
155.40
|
155.40
|
59.23
|
11th
|
1070.75
|
932.98
|
8th
|
Michael Carter
|
140.78
|
140.78
|
73.85
|
8th
|
1233.33
|
770.40
|
9th
|
Dennis O'Hara
|
129.60
|
129.60
|
85.03
|
7th
|
1306.50
|
697.23
|
10th
|
Rusty Nash
|
98.93
|
98.93
|
115.70
|
3rd
|
1395.08
|
608.65
|
11th
|
Adam Friedland
|
90.00
|
90.00
|
124.63
|
5th
|
1336.15
|
667.58
|
12th
|
Anne Stepien
|
82.98
|
82.98
|
131.65
|
13th
|
1019.48
|
984.25
|
13th
|
Ray Cotolo
|
68.35
|
68.35
|
146.28
|
15th
|
863.88
|
1,139.85
|
14th
|
Matt Rose
|
63.75
|
63.75
|
150.88
|
9th
|
1165.80
|
837.93
|
15th
|
Bryan Owen
|
43.68
|
43.68
|
170.95
|
12th
|
1020.95
|
982.78
|
This week is a busy week for contest
handicappers as the action kicks-off Friday night at Vernon Downs for the
Muscle Hill and Crawford Farms Trot for open trotters of both sexes. Saturday’s action kicks off with the Nadia
Lobell at The Meadows, followed by The Lady Maud and Yonkers Filly Trot at
Yonkers Raceway. Sunday begins a double
header of action at Tioga Downs where the Artiscape and Reynolds for two year
old trotters will be contested, and followed up with Monday’s two year old
pacing divisions editions of the Reynolds.
Racing
fans may continue getting the handicappers’ selections and other
contest-related information from HANA Harness’ contest website http://hanaharnesscontest.blogspot.com.
