Ed Stanger
Home: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired economist
Road to the Finals: Finished third in the Del Mar Invitational Handicapping Challenge on July 31-Aug. 1.
Bio: Avid racing fan is following in the footsteps of his father, who introduced him to the game many years ago. Once hit a Pick 6 paying $80,000. His third-place finish and $9,000 prize at Del Mar was his best tournament finish to date.
Photo: Del Mar