H. Mitchell Schuman
Home: New York, NY
Age: 45
Occupation: Criminal defense attorney.
Road to the Finals: Won the Bettor Racing OTB Midwest Classic handicapping tournament on May 31.
Bio: Was introduced to horse racing as a kid watching Canonero II go for the Triple Crown, but has only been handicapping seriously since June 2002. Was invited to play in the Coast tournament last January while his friendıs brother, Paul Shurman, was playing in the NHC. After the first day of competition, he was leading the Coast tournament at the same time that his friend, Steve Wolfson, was leading the NHC.
Photo: Bettor Racing OTB