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NHC Day Two: Francis Boustany Retains Narrow Advantage; Jude Feld Wins Charity Challenge

Day two of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN), finished Saturday with Francis Boustany of Lafayette, La., maintaining his day one lead with a bankroll of $291.20. He will go into Sunday’s semifinal round with a $13.20 lead. This […]

NHC Day One: Louisiana Dentist Boustany ‘Shocked’ To Be Atop Leaderboard

After an electric first day at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN) on Friday, Francis Boustany of Lafayette, La., leads the record field of 779 entries. Boustany amassed a bankroll of $149.40, after all players wagered on 18 races […]

Record Last Chance/First Chance Participation; NHC Begins Friday With 779 Entries

The final chance to qualify for the 2023 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) yielded a record 28 seats into this weekend’s contest which begins Friday morning at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Five berths to #NHC2023 were guaranteed, with an additional spot added for every 20 entries beyond 140. Thursday’s contest saw a record 752 entries, a […]

National Horseplayers Championship: 11 Former Winners Return For 2023 Edition

The 24th National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN) kicks off on Friday, March 10 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The field of an estimated 750 entries, ranging in age, experience, and number of NHC appearances, will yield one ultimate winner, […]

Forte Secures Lead In NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; Practical Move Jumps To Third Position

Champion juvenile colt Forte secured his place atop Week Six of the NTRA’s Top 3-Year-Old Poll with a dominant 4 1/2-length win in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes. The Todd Pletcher-trained son of Violence completed 1 1/16 miles over Gulfstream’s fast main track in 1:43.12. Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner, Forte has […]

Over $3 Million In Cash, Prizes Up For Grabs At National Horseplayers Championships

The 24th National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN) kicks off next Friday, March 10, running through Sunday March 12, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The field of an estimated 750 entries will yield one ultimate winner, who will go home with […]

Arias, Decauwer, Goodman, And Shurman Voted Into NTRA National Horseplayers Championship’s Hall Of Fame

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Wednesday that Jose Arias, Dennis Decauwer, Jim Goodman, and Bill Shurman have been voted by their peers for induction into the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship’s Hall of Fame. The four esteemed handicappers represent the ninth class of NHC Hall of Fame inductees and will be recognized during the […]

Caesars, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Racetrack Television Network Named NHC Sponsors

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has announced the official partners and sponsors for the 24th NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), presented by Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Racetrack Television Network (RTN), to be held March 10-12, 2023. The NHC, the world’s richest and most prestigious handicapping contest, features more than 600 top horseplayers competing […]

Confidence Game Jumps To Fourth In NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll

After a sloppy victory in the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, Confidence Game was voted into fourth position for the fifth week of the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll. Trained by Keith Desormeaux and ridden to victory by James Graham, Confidence Game (Candy Ride) is out of Eblouissante, the half-sister to Hall of […]