Lipinski Wins Meadowlands/Mohawk Challenge

Greg Lipinski of Bloomfield, NJ, captured the top cash prize, plus and a seat in the 2011 National Harness Handicapping Championship, in the second annual Meadowlands/Mohawk Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, June 26.

 

Lipinski turned his $100 bankroll into $620.50, netting him the $2,700 grand prize in a tightly run race with William Meisel, who finished just $3 behind him. The tournament required players to bet a minimum of 10 races from the Meadowlands and Mohawk, including the $1.5 million Pepsi
North America Cup won by Sportswriter. Wagers had to be win only, on one horse per race and meet a $10 minimum (no maximum).

 

Woodbine Entertainment Group will hold a similar handicapping challenge featuring the $1 million Meadowlands Pace on Saturday, July 17. Go to WoodbineEntertainment.com for more information.

 

2010 Meadowlands/Mohawk Challenge Prize Standings
Rank, Name, Bankroll, Prize

1, Greg Lipinski, $620.50, $2,700

2, William Meisel, $617.50, $1,080

3, Irene Golden, $491.50, $810

4, Frank Claps, $372.40, $540

5, Joe Citro, $211, $270

Also of note, the Meadowlands returns to a Wednesday-Saturday racing schedule
beginning June 30. Post time is 7 pm nightly. (Meadowlands)

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