The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge, the brainchild of prominent owner Marvin Katz, is back for a sixth year ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- September 5, 2024 -- The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge, the brainchild of prominent owner Marvin Katz, is back for a sixth year.
Local New Jersey and New York charities were paired with their respective Teams via a random draw on Friday, August 30. The teams are:
· SBH Health System, Bronx, NY
· Team Gingras: Jenna Otten, Tony Alagna, Burke Racing/Weaver Bruscemi
· Friends of Union County
· Team Dunn:Jessica Otten, Nancy Takter, Courant
· enCourage Kids, NY
· Team Tetrick: Mary McDermott, Ake Svanstedt, Bill Pollock
· New Jersey YMCA State Alliance
· Team David Miller:Dawnelle Mock, Marcus Melander, Brad Grant
Also, on Friday, the charity representatives competed in a double-seater jog cart race where points were awarded based on the order of finish. SBH Health System, Bronx, with CFO Mary Grochowiski, took home first place and 50 points; Julie Gallanty, CEO of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance grabbed 25 points finishing second; encourage Kids’ Direct of Development, Emma Wolk scored 15 points with her third-place finish and John Roman representing Friends of Union County received 10 points.
Remaining Ways Teams Earn Points:
- Through October 19, Driver and Trainer team performance on the Grand Circuit. Every time they are in a primary stakes race, they earn points that are calculated.
- Through - October 19 Fan Voting Fans, charity participants, and everyone in between can vote each day of the challenge for their favorite team. Voting is live at https://playmeadowlands.com/breeders-crown-charity-challenge/
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