Press release:
Batavia, NY --- Handicapper Tom Wiate of Niagara Falls defeated over 300 contestants to win the first $1,000 Handicapping contest of the season at Batavia Downs Casino. He wins $500.
Wiate and Tom Kelley of Batavia both finished with 44 points but Wiate was victorious via the tiebreaker. The total mutuel prices of the winners he selected was $52.00. Kelley’s winners equaled $34.40. He wins $250.
Warren Ristine of Hamburg finished with 43 points and pockets $125.
Jean Leddell of Rochester had 41 points and takes home $75.
Francine Monteleone of Batavia rounded out the top five and cashed for $50, after finishing with 40 points. A tiebreaker was also needed to determine the fifth spot.
All prize money can be picked up on Saturday night (Aug-15) beginning at
5:30 p.m. at Players Club.
The next $1,000 contest will be Friday night, September 18. Contest forms can be picked up on the day of the contest starting at 5:30 p.m. at Players Club.
Todd Haight
Promotional Marketing Specialist
Batavia Downs Casino
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