Troop maintaining NHC lead
By Dave Tuley
LAS VEGAS No news is good news for Brian Troop. An hour has passed since the last scoring update with none of the contestants within striking distance of the leader of the 11th annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship making any significant moves.
Troop, 61, of Barrie, Ontario, remains at $248.80 after the fourth mandatory race of the day, the seventh at Gulfstream. Russell Weber of Amityville, N.Y., who had $216.20 after the second mandatory race of the day had only increased his score to $223.60 while Robert Gregory of Durango, Colo., who was at $200.80 is now up to $211.20.
Gulfstream, Race 4 6 It's Not for Love 23.60 10.00 // 4 Lady's Wish 5.20
Gulfstream, Race 5 8 Hollywood Left 10.60 5.60 //1 Chihulykee 30.80
Gulfstream, Race 7 11 Speak Easy Gal 6.60 3.80 //6 Loxy Lady 7.40
Fairgrounds, Race 8 1 Scatineasycat 6.60 3.60 // 9 Embrasser 5.20
Santa Anita, Race 6
Golden Gate, Race 6
Santa Anita, Race 8
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