Author: McKay Smith

“Winter Rules” Now In Effect

This blog is sent out annually as a reminder of some tweaks we here at HorseTourneys employ to try and mitigate the effects of winter weather on scheduling.  For beginners and veteran tourney players alike, it’s always a good idea for a quick refresher: As we roll into the winter months, it’s a good idea […]

With Cancellations, Less is the Only Option

This past Sunday, October 27, Belmont Park ran its first race on the card, but heavy rain and high winds forced cancellation immediately thereafter. Weather was also poor at Monmouth, but conditions held up a little better there, with the entire card running to completion. Three Belmont races were included in the Sunday Featured schedule […]

Notice for Minnesota residents

Below is an email sent to Minnesota residents on February 8, 2021: Dear Minnesota resident: Minnesota is a state, among several, that requires separate account wagering licensing in order to legally accept online wagers on horse racing. HorseTourneys and HorsePlayers operate under the Minnesota account wagering license of Xpressbet, with whom we maintain an official […]

New Podcast – The BIG One at Laurel, Survey Results and Player Questions

In the latest HorseTourneys podcast, Eric and McKay preview The BIG One at Laurel, review the recent survey results including payout cap amounts, Win/Place vs. Win/Place/Show and the All-Optional format.  Plus, answering the first of player submitted questions.  (53 mins) Access Podcast on SoundCloud here.

First HorseTourneys Podcast

In the first installment of the HorseTourneys Podcast, Eric and McKay discuss why we’re nuts enough to try and do this, preview the Spa & Surf Showdown, and provide some insight on approaching Live contests. Access the Podcast on SoundCloud here

The All-Optional Format Returns – Finally

This week, we’ll begin testing the newest version of the All-Optional format here at HorseTourneys.  We’ve been working on this for quite awhile, and are relieved to finally be in a position to roll it out again. For well over a year now, many of you have been asking us what had happened to it, […]

Chris Littlemore Holds on, Prevails at 2018 NHC

Despite some earnest efforts, especially those by Keith Fenton (2nd place, 315.10 points) and Garett Skiba (3rd, 314.00 points) no one from the chasing back managed to reel in second leader and now NHC 2018 champion Chris Littlemore. Littlemore, a retired General Motors auto worker currently based in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, blazed a trail at […]

Michael Ryan Sits Atop NHC Standings After Day One

On Opening Day of NHC 2018, Michael Ryan, a participant in the 2015 and 2016 tournaments, emerged with 150.80 points and a narrow win over Paul Langley (148.70 points). However, on a day in which players made 18 plays, including 8 mandatory ones, the leaderboard is tight and littered with qualifiers who gained entry via […]

NHC FINAL “SIX” CONTEST RE-SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

Sixth NHC Berth Added, 2017 Tour Points to be Awarded, $50 Credit Toward Future NHC Play Added to Impacted HorsePlayers.com Accounts The NHC Tour “Final Five” Contest has been re-scheduled forSaturday, January 13.  A sixth berth in the NHC has been added to the contest prize structure and 2017 NHC Tour points will be awarded. Participation in the January 13 contest will be […]

Updates on Today’s Website Problems

LATEST NEWS (3:45pm, January 7): The NHC Final Five contest has been officially rescheduled for Saturday, January 13. An additional NHC seat has been added (six will now be awarded), and all players impacted by the postponement will receive $50 in HorsePlayers.com credit.  Full details are available here. Beginning at around 3:30pm ET on January […]