Vail Surges to Lead Heading Into Final Day of NHC2020
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 8, 2020) – If there was one key lesson John Vail gleaned from his lone prior visit to the NTRA’s National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) in [...]
Benton Holds Clear Lead After First Day of NHC2020
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 7, 2020) – As he stood inside the Bally’s Event Center Friday evening surrounded by nearly 600 of his horseplayer brethren, Albion Benton recalled the [...]
NHC Rookie of the Year Honor Named After the Late Jimmy Nace
By Noel Michaels Jimmy Nace is no longer with us, but his memory will live on. Nace will always be remembered by the many friends he made during his [...]
NHC Notes: New Zealand Horse Owner Getting Crash Course in American Racing
By Jennie Rees LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 7, 2020) – No one came farther to the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Presented by Racetrack Television Network, Caesars Entertainment and [...]
Overflow Field of Celebs, Media Set to Play NHC Runhappy Tito’s Charity Challenge
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 7, 2020) – While the 21st NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Presented by Racetrack Television Network, Caesars Entertainment and Bally’s will crown the best handicapper in [...]
NTRA Weekend Stakes Rundown: Juvenile Champion Storm the Court Set for Seasonal Debut
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 7, 2020) – Each week, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological order [...]
Defending Champion Coles Earns Second Seat at ‘Last Chance’ Qualifier
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 6, 2020) – Defending champion Scott Coles earned an additional seat to the 21st NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Presented by Racetrack Television Network, Caesars Entertainment [...]
NHC Notes: Caesars Challenge Winner Ehrgott Sets Sights on NHC Glory
By Jennie Rees LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 6, 2020) — Retired air traffic controller Dean Ehrgott earned his first trip to the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Presented by [...]
Nearly $3 Million on the Line in NHC2020
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 6, 2020) – An estimated field of nearly 700 entries will compete for a record prize pool of some $2.95 million – and horse racing’s official title [...]
NHC Notes: Trommer Seeking Breakout Effort in Latest NHC Try
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 5, 2020) – Evan Trommer chuckles a bit when recalling the details of how he first qualified for the NTRA’s National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) - [...]