Washington, PA — Hollywood Casino at The Meadows management has announced a special Handicapping Challenge for Charity featuring a panel of experts from across the racing industry.

On Friday (Nov. 24), nine handicappers will square off in an attempt to secure part of the $2,000 “purse” that will be donated to the winners’ charity of choice. The charity donation will be made by Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Each handicapper will be required to submit a $20 mythical wager on 10 different Meadows races that day. They can wager win, place or exactas.

Representing a cross-section of various handicapping entities, the nine contestants are, in alphabetical order:

Garnet Barnsdale (DRF Harness)
Al Cimaglia (Xpressbet)
Ray Cotolo (In The Money Media)
Derick Giwner (DRF Harness)
Edison Hatter (In The Money Media)
Bri Mott (Stable Duel)
Kevin Plowcha (NAHUpicks.com)
Gabe Prewitt (#SendItIn Army)
Mike Pribozie (NAHUpicks.com)

The charities that the handicappers will be playing for will be announced at a later date, along with additional details.

First race post for the Friday (Nov. 24) card at The Meadows will be 12:45 p.m.