PICK THE PONIES HANDICAPPING TOURNAMENT
LVH – MAY 1-2, 2014
KENTUCKY DERBY EDITION
Its time for the spring "Pick the Ponies" horse handicapping tournament at the LVH (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton). Pick the Ponies XLIX is held the 2 days prior to the Kentucky Derby so you can see & bet on the "Greatest to Two Minutes in Sports" in Las Vegas !!!
Pick the Ponies was my first handicapping tournament in May 1999 with a fellow handicapper (NYCapper). This May's tournament will be my 22th Pick the Ponies with 5 cashes including a 1st place finish in 2007 and a 2nd in 2001, I consider this the best handicapping tournament for my money. I have entered many other tournaments around Las Vegas / US, but none come close to Pick the Ponies in terms of value and enjoyment.es is a great handicapping tournament series that is held 2 times a year in May (Kentucky Derby Week) and the fall tournament in conjunction with the Breeders Cup.
Pick the Ponies is rated as my “BEST” for a number of reasons:
- Contest is capped at 200 entrants
- Assigned Seating in the Worlds Largest Race & Sports Book not a hotel ballroom
- Multiple big-screens, including a massive 15' x 20' screen & individual monitors at each seat
- Best & Friendliest race book staff in Vegas
- Cocktail reception on Wednesday, April 30th
- Vegas Weather is great in early May (after the Polar Vortex !!)
I have written a number of blog entries describing the details of this tournament and some tips on how I handicap for this tournament, so take a look at some of my older posts.
"Pick the Ponies" has a new and improved format this year. The format is a 2 day event with 12 selections per day. Full Click HERE for Official Rules.
Pick the Ponies XLIX
Entry Fee = $ 500 ($450 if before April 21)
Wagering = Win, Place, Show on 12 races / day
Tracks = Designated, TBA
Races = Any Race at designated tracks
Contact = 888-457-3307 (Rosemary or Ray)
Prize Structure (Based upon 200 Entries)
| 1st | $38,000 | |||
| 2nd | $19,000 | |||
| 3rd | $9,000 | |||
| 4th & 5th | $4,500 | |||
| '6th - 10th | $2,000 | |||
| '11th - 20th | $1,000 | |||
| '21th - 30th | $500 | |||
| Daily Bonus Prizes | ||||
| 1st | $2,500 | |||
| 2nd | $1,500 | |||
| 3rd | $1,000 | |||
If you can't be in Kentucky, why not enjoy the excitement in Las Vegas this May!!!
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