Dead heat to start of Red Shores Handicapping Tournament

Charlottetown, PE – June 3, 2023 – Red Shores Racetrack and Casino in Charlottetown commenced the highly anticipated 4-week All Star Handicapping Challenge last night, delivering a thrilling harness racing program of 12 races amidst challenging muddy conditions. The event marked the beginning of an intense battle among some of the best handicappers in the industry.

Week 1 of the All-Star Handicapping Challenge resulted in a remarkable dead heat for first place, showcasing the fierce competition that lies ahead. Harnesslink’s Garnet Barnsdale and Dawn Lupul emerged as the frontrunners, both accumulating an impressive 18 points each. Robert Reid Jr. secured a close third position with 16 points, setting the stage for an exciting competition in the weeks to come.

Commenting on the tight competition, Garnet Barnsdale stated, “As I expected, this is going to be a tight competition all the way. I’m happy to be where I am after leg 1 and look forward to giving my best in the upcoming races.”

Dawn Lupul, sharing her thoughts on the intense competition, exclaimed, “Can we get a triple dead heat?!? This is going to be tough right down to the wire! I’m thrilled to be in the leading pack and will strive to maintain my position throughout the challenge.”

Robert Reid Jr., while reflecting on the day’s racing action, acknowledged the challenges of handicapping and expressed his determination, saying, “Exciting day of racing action but a tough day of handicapping. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and I will sharpen my pencil for next Saturday! The competition is heating up, and I’m ready to give it my all.”

Voting for the All Stars was conducted through the Player Portal at this link, where fans had the opportunity to voice their support for their favorite handicappers. The results revealed that 41% of fans voted for Dawn Lupul, while 24% each cast their votes for Robert Reid Jr. and Garnet Barnsdale, showcasing the immense popularity and widespread interest in the All Star Handicapping Challenge.

To add to the excitement, a draw will take place during the Thursday, June 8 program for fans who selected either Dawn Lupul or Garnet Barnsdale to win in Week 1, offering participants an additional chance to win and be part of the thrilling action.

Week 2 of the All-Star Handicappers Challenge from Charlottetown is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, with the first race starting at 6 pm Atlantic / 5 pm Eastern.

Visit this link for more information about the event and to join in the excitement.

by Lee Drake, for Red Shores