NHC - Finals

[senator L]

Congratulations to the DT'ers who made it and competed
in Las Vegas in the NHC finals, that in-itself is an incredible feat

It amazed me how good these guys and gals are coming up
with picks race after race after race. I get tired just thinking about it.
The winner said he used a software program. I don't know if it was his own
or something out in the public but he seemed confident in the numbers and
it showed up in the win column.

I saw an interview on DRF Live with Jonathon Kinchen, he was saying he got
up at 4 am to start handicapping...makes me believe in the saying "the harder
I work, the luckier I get."

Thanks again to Steve and all the DT'ers who share their
knowledge and passion

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by senator L

Congratulations to the DT'ers who made it and competed
in Las Vegas in the NHC finals, that in-itself is an incredible feat

It amazed me how good these guys and gals are coming up
with picks race after race after race. I get tired just thinking about it.
The winner said he used a software program. I don't know if it was his own
or something out in the public but he seemed confident in the numbers and
it showed up in the win column.

I saw an interview on DRF Live with Jonathon Kinchen, he was saying he got
up at 4 am to start handicapping...makes me believe in the saying "the harder
I work, the luckier I get."

Thanks again to Steve and all the DT'ers who share their
knowledge and passion

Well said, congrats to one and all!

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by senator L

Congratulations to the DT'ers who made it and competed
in Las Vegas in the NHC finals, that in-itself is an incredible feat

It amazed me how good these guys and gals are coming up
with picks race after race after race. I get tired just thinking about it.
The winner said he used a software program. I don't know if it was his own
or something out in the public but he seemed confident in the numbers and
it showed up in the win column.

I saw an interview on DRF Live with Jonathon Kinchen, he was saying he got
up at 4 am to start handicapping...makes me believe in the saying "the harder
I work, the luckier I get."

Thanks again to Steve and all the DT'ers who share their
knowledge and passion

I was in the Horseplayers Qualify NHC tourney in South Dakota a few years back and noticed a fair amount of people (a number of whom finished in the top 150 this weekend) using a program - if forget the name of it, but it had an ancient GUI (looked like it was written in Virtual BASIC) and the monthly subscription was-off-the-charts expensive. In addition to the basics, I think it accurately measures velocity, rather than speed, from the gate. Again, maybe some of the more seasoned tourney players know what it is, but outside of national tournaments, I've never seen it. And certainly have never seen anyone at the track or OTB using it.

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I was in the Horseplayers Qualify NHC tourney in South Dakota a few years back and noticed a fair amount of people (a number of whom finished in the top 150 this weekend) using a program - if forget the name of it, but it had an ancient GUI (looked like it was written in Virtual BASIC) and the monthly subscription was-off-the-charts expensive. In addition to the basics, I think it accurately measures velocity, rather than speed, from the gate. Again, maybe some of the more seasoned tourney players know what it is, but outside of national tournaments, I've never seen it. And certainly have never seen anyone at the track or OTB using it.

I did see a couple of laptop screens with a program similar to what you are referring. May not be what your talking about but it looked almost like a personal program because of the graphics or lack of.
A great experience for me and was able to meet and cap with some really nice people, a really nice group of guys at our table. I can only hope to Experience this event again in the future.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by casp0555

I did see a couple of laptop screens with a program similar to what you are referring. May not be what your talking about but it looked almost like a personal program because of the graphics or lack of.
A great experience for me and was able to meet and cap with some really nice people, a really nice group of guys at our table. I can only hope to Experience this event again in the future.

Did you or any other DT 'firsters', at anytime prior to or during the contest, feel overwhelmed?


Just getting into that ballroom is a significant feat, one that separates you from 99.99% of fellow horseplayers. Congrats on getting there, now you know firsthand what it takes to hoist that check at the end.

[billr21]

The one thing I can say is all the guys and gals who make this tournament are, to a person, enjoyable to be around. Although I didn't do well I was at a table of Monmouth park guys and former MPers, who pulled hard for everyone there. You would never know Ken Jordan was at the top or near the top of anything let alone an $800K win. He was gracious throughout(finished 2nd($250K). Hope I get back there again. Bill

[jms62]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Did you or any other DT 'firsters', at anytime prior to or during the contest, feel overwhelmed?


Just getting into that ballroom is a significant feat, one that separates you from 99.99% of fellow horseplayers. Congrats on getting there, now you know firsthand what it takes to hoist that check at the end.

I felt overwhelmed Thursday late I had handicapped all the races and had some notes but then I got almost a writers block trying to pick my Optionals. I never played optionals before and didnt know where to start in putting together my list. It cost me the final 50 as I bypassed 2 on Friday where I had the winner and total WP payouts were in the upper 20's. I burned all my optionals looking for cap horses. This won't happen again if I am fortunate enough to get another crack.

[NTamm1215]

Great meeting JMS and Pointman and catching up a bit with tourney stalwart Paul Weizer. Was also special to have Steve Byk there.

I was not in the final 50 and lost a few photos that made things tougher. But, I did have the good fortune of spending the weekend with Jonathon Kinchen, who had ironically been by my side during the BCBC. He is business partners with someone I went to high school with, and his performance only enhanced the weekend. Without getting into great detail, he broke the new system in a way by having two entries finish in the top ten. I'm hopeful that the rule which kept him from having those two at the final table is re-addressed moving forward, as a great argument can be made that he was forced, through no fault of his own, to surrender 25k. It did not take away from his accomplishment in the least when all was said and done.

Hope to make it back and see many of you there in 2016!

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Did you or any other DT 'firsters', at anytime prior to or during the contest, feel overwhelmed?


Just getting into that ballroom is a significant feat, one that separates you from 99.99% of fellow horseplayers. Congrats on getting there, now you know firsthand what it takes to hoist that check at the end.

Definitely....there were so many races to look at and my lack of experience with contest play fueled the feeling of being overwhelmed. Friday I felt short of breath all afternoon, but I was at a table with a great group of guys and one fellow Houston resident. There was excitement at catching a couple of place horses that paid well that got nosed out at the wire. Lots of fun..I got to meet Pointman, JMS, and of course Steve. I did not see NTamm until late Sunday and he looked busy..maybe next time Nick.
Jim...thanks for the advice..i'll get it down to three hope everyone made/makes it home okay, spent 12 hours in airports/planes yesterday to get back to 70 degree Houston due to a canceled 3 hr flight...only neg on this trip

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

congrats to all of you it is my goal this year to qualify for both the nhc and the bc tourneys

[DRJTSLADEjtsgus]

Anyone know where to get the final list of the total field for sat and the 50 on sunday for this years NHC.

[robfla]

here are:

Day one winners

Day two prize payouts

Final consolation prize payouts

Final top 50 overall finish


http://www.ntra.com/en/nhc/nhc-16-of...-distribution/

[Needing the Wire]

Congrats to everyone that reached the Finals. An amazing accomplishment!