Steven Jackson
Home: Bothell, Wash.
Age: 39
Occupation: Insurance broker.
Road to the Finals: Won the Portland Meadows handicapping contest on Feb. 15-16.
Bio: His parents first took him to the races in 1974. His biggest thrill at the racetrack came in 1983 when he was at Longacres with two friends. They split a $5 exacta box, which returned over $900. The friend who he split the bet with thinks he is a hero, and the other friend is still mad that he didnšt let him in on the bet.
Photo: Portland Meadows