Casey revives Barclays challenge

THIRD ROUND LEADERBOARD: US unless stated
-8 K Streelman (US) -7 V Singh (Ind) M Weir (Can), S Garcia (Spn), P Casey (GB)

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Paul Casey is joint second in the Barclays Classic

Britain's Paul Casey revived his hopes of winning the Barclays Classic as he hit a third-round 69 to go joint second at the Ridgewood Country Club.

With American Kevin Streelman leading on eight under par, Casey was a shot behind along with Vijay Singh, Mike Weir and Sergio Garcia in New Jersey.

Streelman benefited from a back-nine collapse by fellow American Steve Stricker to snatch the lead.

Stricker, who won the 2007 event, had led by four strokes with eight to play.

The tournament is the opening event of the FedExCup playoff series.

Tied for sixth on 208 were 2007 U.S. Open champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina, Australians Robert Allenby and Jason Day and Americans Kenny Perry and Kevin Sutherland.

The 41-year-old Stricker, however, dropped seven shots in as many holes from the 11th to slump to a back-nine 43.

Stricker's worst moment came when he ran up an ugly seven after losing his ball at the par-four 12th as he ballooned to a six-over 77 for 209.

Casey is hoping a good performance at the Barclays Classic can boost his chances of a wildcard entry into the European team for this year's Ryder Cup.

Europe face the United States at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on 16-21 September.