Gregg Shoots Down “The Cannon” in Banks Ring Game

Gregg Shoots Down “The Cannon” in Banks Ring GameBy Justyn Barnes, InsidePOOL StaffIn one of the biggest come-from-behind victories in banking history, Brian Gregg of Indianapolis, IN, recovered from being down to his last $700 to take the $12,000 winner-takes-all pot in the six-man banks ring game. The initial competitors consisted of Grady Mathews, Tony Coleman, Ike Runnels, Truman Hogue, Shannon Daulton, and Gregg. The buy-in was $2,000 per man. With all 15 balls in play and no safeties allowed, the game began quite slowly at $50 per ball potted. It wasn’t until Game 4 that things began to happen, when Daulton made four balls in a row to move into first place with $5,600. 2005 Derby City Classic Image Gallery
Early on, Runnels looked like he could make a run for the cash, while Hogue, Coleman, and Mathews struggled to make an impact. However, Mathews did get some side action with a railbird, making a $500 bet that one player would make a run of six banks. Coleman started to find his range and made it to the last three when the bet moved to $500 per ball in Game 7.Daulton was watched again by Nascar champ Tony Stewart and looked set for victory when Coleman was eliminated and he moved his bankroll up to $11,300 with Gregg down to his last $700. Incredibly, Gregg upped the stakes to $800 a ball and made an exceptional seven-ball run in Game 7, coming from nowhere to take the lead. Mathews was delighted as he collected on his side bet, and the crowd went wild at Gregg produced a succession of picture-book shots. His seven-ball run gave him an $8,100 to $3,900 lead over the former All Around Champion. With Daulton clearly shaken and suddenly missing balls that he was making with ease earlier in the match, Gregg continued in his rich vein of form and completed a remarkable comeback victory with a three-ball run, including a three-rail reverse bank played with loads of right-hand english. The crowd, heavily in Gregg’s favor, shouted “Indianapolis!” as Gregg collected his $12,000 prize.Visit InsidePOOL for the latest on the Derby City Classic.Photo courtesy BCn

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