(May 28, 2017) – Rusty
Nash has taken the lead in the Grand Circuit Handicapping Challenge this past
week with a point total of 376.3, 12.7 points ahead of Matt Rose’s 363.6. Russ Adams, who was in the lead as of the
last report, has dropped back to 3rd place, not far off the pace
with 337.1 points. The big mover this week is Megan Maccario who has moved up
three slots from 7th to 4th place.
With most of the recent
legs consisting of few races won by favorites, it has been hard for any
handicapper to put together a string of victories with the winner’s share of 50
points. Often, lion’s share of points
had to be split between multiple handicappers tying for the day which has
precluded any big moves. However, with
the passing of Memorial Day weekend, the Grand Circuit kicks into high gear so
there will be plenty of multi-race legs ahead for handicappers to take
advantage of.
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Standings as of Sunday, May 28, 2017 - Leg #20
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Pos
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Handicapper
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Total Points Earned
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Legs Won
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Overall Net Profit
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1st
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Rusty Nash
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376.3
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5
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52.80
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2nd
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Matt Rose
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363.6
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4
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7.00
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3rd
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Russ Adams
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337.1
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5
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(15.50)
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4th
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Megan Maccario
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260.5
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3
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(70.90)
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5th
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Gordon Waterstone
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239.8
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3
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(64.50)
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6th
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Dennis O’Hara
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220.5
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3
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(66.50)
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7th
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Sally Hinckley
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219.0
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3
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(86.50)
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8th
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Ray Garnett
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210.9
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2
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(34.60)
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9th
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Steve Horoky
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202.4
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2
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(77.60)
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10th
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Jay Hochstetler
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201.8
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2
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(44.10)
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11th
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Bryan Owen
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201.2
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2
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(67.20)
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12th
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Michael Carter
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172.4
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2
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(99.30)
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13th
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Terry Wilson
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165.5
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2
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(104.10)
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14th
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Adam Friedland
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157.8
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1
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(44.30)
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15th
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Ray Cotolo
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140.0
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1
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(43.80)
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16th
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Anne Stepien
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138.5
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2
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(118.60)
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Next Up: This Saturday (June 3), the Grand Circuit
Handicapping challenge visits Northfield Park for the Battle of Lake Erie while
Mohawk Racetrack hosts divisions of the Somebeachsomewhere as well as legs of
the Graduate Series for 4yo trotters and pacers. The following week has the Charlie Hill Trot
on Saturday evening while Tioga Downs hosts pacers and trotters in the Graduate
on Sunday.
The 2017
Hambletonian Society Grand Circuit Handicapping Challenge is
sponsored by Adam Friedland, DRF Harness, Green Acquisition
Corporation, The Hambletonian Society, Hoosier Park Racing and Casino,
Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, Northfield Park, Ontario Harness Horse
Association, Red Shores Charlottetown/Summerside, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs,
Wellbourne Farms, and WEG Entertainment.
The contest is administered by HANA Harness, the harness racing division
of HANA, the Horseplayers Association of North America. Fans may follow the challenge by visiting the
contest site at http;//hanaharnesscontest.blogspot.com.
