Canadian Bob Brooks Wins Capture the Classic Challenge Promotion

Bob Brooks, of Kitchener, Ontario, has been selected as the grand prize winner for the $100,000 Capture the Classic Challenge, Breeders' Cup announced Friday.

Launched in June 2018, the interactive promotion tasked fans to predict the winners of select races for a chance to win both experiential and cash prizes.

“I was in disbelief because I've never won anything like this before,” said Brooks, 73, who grew up going to the races at Woodbine and Mohawk Racecourses in the Toronto area. “I was told it was for real, but with that much money, it's hard to sink in. But it sure is a great feeling.”

Brooks, married and a father of four sons and one daughter, said he's not sure what he'll do with his winnings but indicated, “We'll probably travel a little.”