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$40 Head-to-Head Tourneys Added to Schedule

$40 Head-to-Head matchups have been added, meaning you can now participate in Head-to-Head contests for as little as $22.  

NEW! Qualify to the $100,000 Santa Anita Autumn Challenge October 4-5

Santa Anita Park will be hosting the Autumn Handicapping Challenge on October 4-5.  The contest is a mega live-bankroll event with entry fees of $4,000, $3,000 of which comprises the player’s bankroll. Prizes and conditions for the Santa Anita Handicapping Challenge are as follows: -$4,000 total buy-in: $3,000 bankroll, with $1,000 to the prize pool. […]

MAJOR Announcement: Players may now withdraw from account balances – Real Money events begin immediately

Please read carefully the following: 1. Players may now withdraw from their account balances at HorseTourneys. Please make sure to review the policies/guidelines as listed on the Withdrawal page. 2. Real money/bankroll building events have been added to the contest lineup. ALL real money/bankroll building contests will currently carry MAXIMUM gross takeout of 10 percent. […]

Ron Rippey, 2006 NHC Champion

The handicapping contest community is saddened to learn of the passing of past NHC Champion Ron Rippey. Rippey, who just earlier in August won over $132k at the Wynn Handicapping Challenge, was an ardent promoter of both Thoroughbred and Harness racing throughout his over 30 years of work with the New Jersey Star-Ledger and was […]

Have You Tried an IN THE MONEY Contest Yet? Check Out These Results!

Have You Tried an “In The Money” Contest Yet? Check Out These Results! The format is doing exactly as projected–producing one or a small number of winners, meaning great ROI for winners – and it’s fun! Recent Results (based on $15 entry fees): July 29: 3 winners won $130 ea. (ROI: 7.6) July 30: 3 […]

Major Site Enhancement – Speed Picks – Make Picks for All Races on One Screen

If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out the new SPEED PICKS option, which is available for any entry (with the exception of the All-Optional Format).  The Speed Picks Option allows players to make selections for all races in an entry on one screen in parlay-card style format.  It’s a great option for more […]

Ron Rippey Takes Wynn Handicapping Challenge and $132k+; HorseTourneys Qualifiers sweep top four positions

Ron Rippey, a past NHC Champ, took home the top prize and $132,765 total combined with day prizes in the Wynn $200,000 Guaranteed Handicapping Challenge, held August 1-2 at Wynn Las Vegas. Rippey had a monster first day, amassing over $183 for a $60+ lead over second place going into day two.  However, he was […]

Results from July 26-27 Del Mar Handicapping Challenge

Del Mar has posted the results of the July 26-27 Del Mar Handicapping Challenge. Click here for the results at the Del Mar website.

Results from the July 13 Arlington Handicapping Challenge

Below is a screenshot of the top finishers in the recent July 13 Arlington Handicapping Challenge.  Congratulations to the top finishers! For complete standings, click here.

2015 National Handicapping Championship Estimated Purse Raised 25 Percent To $2 Million

PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK CITY (Thursday, June 19, 2014) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced that the estimated purse for the 16th Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC), presented by Racetrack Television Network, Sovereign Stable and Treasure Island Las Vegas, has been increased 25 percent to a record $2 million. The […]