PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
FFI – Contact Allan Schott at allan@hanaweb.org
Garnet Barnsdale Wins HANA Harness’ 2014 Grand Circuit Shoot-Out
December 9, 2014 – With the Cleveland Classic not filling, the last leg of HANA Harness’ Grand Circuit Shoot-Out Handicapping Contest sponsored by the Hambletonian Society, DRF Harness, Meadowlands Racing & Gaming, Northfield Park, Tioga Downs, and Vernon Downs has been cancelled resulting in Garnet Barnsdale being named the top handicapper for this year’s contest with a net profit of $4,553.40, over $3,000 ahead of second place Mark McKelvie who had a net profit of $1,276. In a last minute move, Brian McEvoy managed to nail Bob Zanakis for the show position, thanks to his $250 win wager on McWicked on Sunday’s Progress stake at Dover Downs.
While not finishing in the money, the last leg’s big winner was Earl Paulson who had a $250 play on the winning Trifecta which gave him a weekly net profit of $2,850, allowing him to move up from tenth to fifth place, putting him withiin striking distance of the third spot if he was successful in the Cleveland Classic but alas, it was not to be.
By nature of Barnsdale’s winning of the contest, a donation of $1,500 will be made to his selected standardbred rescue, TROTR (Therapeutic Riding and Off Track Rehabilitation) in addition, donations of $250 will be made by the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) and Red Shores-Charlottetown to the Canadian rescues of their choice in honor of Garnet’s victory. For his second place finish, a donation of $1,050 will be made to McKelvie’s selected rescue, Rainhill Sanctuary. A donation of $450 will be made to Horse Rescue United, Brian McEvoy’s selected rescue.
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Final Standings (53 Legs) |
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Pos |
Handicapper |
Week Gain |
Net Profit |
Behind |
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1st |
Garnet Barnsdale |
($204.00) |
$4,553.40 |
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2nd |
Mark McKelvie |
($250.00) |
$1,276.00 |
$3,277.40 |
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3rd |
Brian McEvoy |
$175.00 |
$33.50 |
$4,519.90 |
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4th |
Bob Zanakis |
($250.00) |
($53.05) |
$4,606.45 |
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5th |
Earl Paulson |
$2,850.00 |
($57.50) |
$4,610.90 |
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6th |
Brandon Valvo |
$175.00 |
($620.00) |
$5,173.40 |
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7th |
Josi Verlingieri |
$175.00 |
($1,005.40) |
$5,558.80 |
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8th |
Derick Giwner |
($250.00) |
($1,073.23) |
$5,626.63 |
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9th |
Rusty Nash |
$350.00 |
($1,733.36) |
$6,286.76 |
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10th |
Gordon Waterstone |
($250.00) |
($2,131.30) |
$6,684.70 |
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11th |
Dennis O’Hara |
($250.00) |
($4,086.65) |
$8,640.05 |
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12th |
Sally Hinckley |
$370.00 |
($4,267.40) |
$8,820.80 |
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13th |
Anne Stepien |
($180.00) |
($4,787.93) |
$9,341.33 |
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14th |
Ray Garnett |
($250.00) |
($6,352.80) |
$10,906.20 |
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15th |
Ray Cotolo |
($250.00) |
($10,048.40) |
$14,601.80 |
HANA Harness would like to once again thank its Gold Sponsors, the Hambletonian Society, DRF Harness, Meadowland Racing and Gaming, Northfield Park, Tioga Downs, and Vernon Downs as well as COSA and Red Shores-Charlottetown for their sponsorship and the handicappers which allowed this contest to help standardbred rescues across North America.
For further information on HANA, please visit our website http://www.horseplayersassociation.org/.
Allan Schott
All I can say is what the Brooklyn Dodgers used to say at the end of most every season, “Wait ’til next year.”
I found a batting cage just 5 miles from my house, so until the contest starts again next April, I’ll practice my swinging for the fences there.
Peace & Love, and all of the above,
Earl
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