Tournament Talk: Recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners

It's time for our horse racing tournament talk. We will gather every week to discuss last weekend's tournaments, assess upcoming tournament potential and congratulate our weekend winners. Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments. 

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Horse Racing Tournament Weekend Recap

It was a great weekend to be a TwinSpires tournament player last weekend, as TwinSpires players took down both the Oaklawn Southwest Showdown and the Oaklawn Horseplayers Championship. 

This weekend's horse racing tournaments' big winners

James Metzger won the Southwest Showdown, converting his starting bankroll of $750 into $8,695, which came along with a prize of $4,500 and seats into the BCBC and NHC. Then on Saturday, Matthew McJunkin won the Oaklawn Horseplayers Championship, converting his starting bankroll of $2,500 into $19,243, which came along with a prize of $10,000 and seats into the BCBC, NHC, and KDBC.

In the Sam F. Davis KDBC/NHC Qualifier at TwinSpires, David Feldman finished with a strong showing of converting a $500 bankroll into $4,504 and won an NHC seat. It was an incredible weekend for James Metzger, who finished second and won an NHC seat. Douglas Otani and Steven Simonovic each won KDBC seats, while Stephen Wolfson got a nice consolation of $3,000 for finishing fifth.

Upcoming Tournaments

This weekend highlights the $800 Risen Star KDBC Qualifier at Fair Grounds on Saturday. There will also be two different cash tournaments for that card, one for $100 and one for $40, so no matter what your price point is, there is a game for you

General Tournament FAQ

How do horse racing tournaments even work?

Horse racing tournaments operate differently than standard parimutuel betting. Instead of wagering against the track's house pool, players compete against one another to earn the highest bankroll or point total within a specific set of races.

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What are the different types of horse racing tournaments?

Feeders: Low buy-in, with a primary goal to win entry to a larger, more expensive, tournament.

NHC Qualifiers: Competitive, with the primary goal to earn a spot at National Horseplayers Championship.

Cash Games: The entry style is direct with the goal to win a percentage of the total entry-fee prize pool. 

How do you bet on horse racing tournaments?

Betting on horse racing tournaments is quick and easy through TwinSpires with plenty of ways to bet. 

• Click on any of our tournament lists that showcases upcoming tournaments.
• Check out our tournaments tab in the top menu navigation
• Or simply click here to discover everything you need to know about tournaments! 

What are the rules of horse racing tournaments?

These are general rules for Tournaments. CLICK HERE TO VIEW TWINSPIRES TOURNAMENT RULES!

• Most tournaments fall into two categories:
  • Mythical Bankroll: Utilizes a mythical budget that does not use real money.
  • Live Bankroll: Uses real money and your bankroll to place real bets. 
• Regardless of format, which are Mythical Bankroll versus Live Bankroll, these general rules still apply.
• Mandatory vs. Optional Races
  • Mandatory means you must place a bet on specific races. 
  • Optional means you have the freedom to choose which races to play from a provided list to reach a required total. 
• Wager Types: Most contests limit you to specific bet types. 
• Deadlines 
  • For Pick and Pray contests, selections must be locked in before the first race of the day.
  • Live formats can usually adjust your pick up until post time of each individual race.