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Rendino Rolls to Victory in October 7 NHC Qualifier
October 09, 2023
Monmouth Park held a $300 NHC qualifier on Saturday, October 7, and Bill Rendino of the Bronx, NY, finished in the top spot with a total of $2,202.10.
Rendino bested a field that included 113 entries. He turned his starting $150 bankroll into the winning total by betting races from Belmont @ Aqueduct, Keeneland and Woodbine. Contest players could only bet win, place and/or show and needed to bet a minimum of $15 per race.
By finishing first, Rendino takes home the first-place cash prize of $4,725. Rendino also wins a seat into the 2024 National Horseplayers Championship. Second-place finisher Dan Bergen will be joining Rendino on his NHC trip.
In total, the Top 5 finishers from Saturday are:
Finish | Name | Bankroll | Prize |
1st | Bill Rendino | $2,202.10 | $4,725+NHC Seat |
2nd | Dan Bergen | $1,974.25 | $1,890+NHC Seat |
3rd | Phil Lam | $1,700.49 | $1,417.50 |
4th | Tom Walsh | $1,203.90 | $945 |
5th | Jerry McClenin | $969.10 | $472.50 |