39 contestants were entered in the qualifying leg of
the $50,000 Bet America World Harness Handicapping Championship at Monticello
Raceway on Thursday March 30th, the final will be held at the
Meadowlands on April 29. Harold Winslow was declared the winner, he started off
strong in the contest and was a wire to wire winner. Stanley Mentrka of East
Meadow, Long Island was the 2nd place finisher and received a $125
wagering voucher and local Monticello resident James Walker was 3rd
and received a $75 wagering voucher. Contestants had to select 1 horse in
races 1-10 and amassed a mythical bankroll if their choice finished first or
second in the designated race.
Harold Winslow of Clinton NY, is no stranger to Bet
America Handicapping contest, his past performances include a prior appearance
in the final and a top 3 finish. Harold also received a $200 check for
traveling expenses courtesy of the Monticello Harness Horseman
Association.
Monticello Raceway Director of Simulcasting Maureen
Flynn said “the contest added a lot of excitement in the simulcasting parlor,
hopefully we will implement more of these type contests in the future for our
patrons”.
